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BOSTON    TERRIER 


ITS  HISTORY,  POINTS, 
BREEDING,  REARING 
TRAINING,  AND  CARE 
TOGETHER  WITH  SEV- 
ERAL INSTRUCTIVE 
CHAPTERS  ON  MAN- 
AGEMENT AND  DIS- 
EASES OF  DOGS  FROM 
A  COMMON  SENSE 
VIEW.  :  :  :  :  :  :  : 


By  J.  VARNUM  MOTT,  M.  D. 

New  and    Revised    Edition 
ILLUSTRATED 


FIELD  AND  FANCY  PUBLISHING  CO. 

14  and  16  CHURCH  STREET.  NEW  YORK 


COPYRIGHT,    1906. 

FIELD  AND  FANCY  PUBLISHING  CO. 
NEW  YORK 


THE    LATE    DR.    J,    VARNUM    MOTT. 


CONTENTS. 


CHAPTER    I. 
HISTORY    OF   THE    BREED. 

The  Origin  and  History  of  the  Boston  Terrier — Concerning 
Some  of  the  Earlier  Dogs — The  Influence  of  Bernard's  Tom 
— Other  Important  Sires — How  the  Small  Size  Was  Ob- 
tained— A  False  Impression  Corrected 9-13 

CHAPTER    II. 
THE    BOSTON    TERRIER    CLUB. 

The  Purposes  and  Objects  of  the  Boston  Terrier  Club — History 
of  This  Organization — The  Work  Done  by  the  Club — The 
Officers — The  Specialty  Show — The  Constitution  and  By- 
Laws — The  Boston  Terrier  Standard  and  Scale  of 
Points 14-25 

CHAPTER  III. 
THE  BOSTON  AS  A  SHOW  DOG. 

The  Unique  Position  of  the  Breed  as  a  Show  Dog — The  Neces- 
sity of  Breeding  in  This  Variety— The  Small  Kennel's  Breed 
— The  Importance  of  Good  Judges — The  Qualifications  for 
Judging — The  Spirit  of  the  True  Fancier. . 26-31 

CHAPTER    IV. 
BREEDING. 

The  Difficulties  of  Breeding  Typical  Dogs — The  Keynote  of 
Uniformity — Breeding  Hints — The  Question  of  Mating — 
Valuable  Points  as  to  the  Selection  of  the  Sire — The  Im- 
portance of  Pedigree — Care  of  a  Stud  Dog — Rational  Mating 
—The  Bitch  and  Her  Puppies 32-40 


CHAPTER  V. 
EDUCATING  A  BOSTON  TERRIER. 

The  Characteristics  of  Boston  Terriers — Their  Intelligence — 
A  Practical  Demonstration — Housebreaking — Teaching 
Them  to  be  Watchful — Discipline — Some  of  the  Special 
Advantages  of  the  Breed 41-50 

CHAPTER    VI. 
BUYING   A   DOG. 

How  to  Select  a  Dog — Intelligence  of  the  Boston  Terrier — Each 
Dog's  Peculiarities  and  Characteristics — The  Best  Way  to 
Buy — Reputable  Dealers — "Over  Distemper" — Some  Advice 
on  Veterinaries — The  Dog  vs.  the  Bitch  as  a  Com- 
panion    51-57 

CHAPTER   VII. 
THE    CARE    OF   A    DOG. 

The  Foundation  of  Health — Feeding — The  Happy  Medium — 
What  and  When  to  Feed— The  Candy  Curse— The  Play- 
thing— The  Importance  of  Exercise — The  Airing — The 
Walk — Street  Breaking  a  Dog — Following  a  Trap 58-66 

CHAPTER    VIII. 
SOME    HINTS    ON    DOG    KEEPING. 

Dog  Blankets  and  Their  Use— The  Care  of  the  Feet— The  Eyes 
— Constipation  and  Its  Opposite — Coughs  From  the 
Stomach  and  Throat— The  Bath— The  Best  Dog  Soap— The 
Best  Way  to  Wash  a  Dog— Fleas— Care  of  the  Coat..  67-73 

CHAPTER    IX. 
CANINE  DISEASES. 

The  Susceptibility  of  the  Breed  to  Disease— Worms— The 
Dangers  of  Vermifuges— Teething  Troubles— Distemper- 
Its  Causes  and  Treatment— Complications  of  Distemper- 
Recovery  From  Distemper— Skin  Diseases— How  to  Kill  a 
Dog  Humanely 74_g 

Glossary  of  Technical  Terms .............  84-87 

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LIST  OF  ILLUSTRATIONS. 


Page. 
Frontispiece — Dr.  J.  Varnum  Mott. 

Barnard's  Tom   1 1 

Hall's    Max    13 

Dr.  F.  H.  Osgood 15 

Mr.  W.  E.  Stone 17 

Mr.  Dwight  Baldwin ip 

Mr.  Dwight  Moore  21 

Atkinson's  Toby    25 

Three  of  a  Kind 27 

O'Brien's  Ross    29 

Weiner's    Bessie 3* 

Goode's  Buster  33 

Trimountain  King   35 

Hollander's  Peter   37 

Roxie    39 

Druid  Vixen   43 

Oakmount   Bud    45 

Lord   Derby    47 

Remlik   Bonnie    49 

Dazzler   53 

Druid  Merk 55 

Captain  Monte  57 

Opal    59 

Swell    61 

Sirdar    63 

Oakmount  Sensation    65 

Kimberly    66 

Boylston  Reina    69 

Ellsworth    Fi    Fi ' 71 


Vet    72 

Kinsman's  Billy  73 

Oarsman    75 

Stubbie    77 

Yeggman    79 

Lady  Dainty  81 

Whisper 83 


CHAPTER  I. 


HISTORY  OF  THE  BREED. 


The  Origin  and  History  of  the  Boston  Terrier — Concerning 
Some  of  the  Earlier  Dogs — The  Influence  of  Barnard's 
Tom — Other  Important  Sires — How  the  Small  Size  was 
Obtained — A  False  Impression  Corrected. 

A  CORRECT  biography  of  this  most  popu- 
lar and  important  breed  cannot  fail  to 
prove  of  absorbing  interest,  and  we  are 
particularly  fortunate  in  being  able  to  rely 
on  the  history  as  given  by  one  who  cer- 
tainly had  ample  opportunity,  by  his  long 
and  varied  experience  as  a  breeder,  to  be- 
come familiar  and  thoroughly  conversant 
with  all  of  the  most  important  facts  of 
Boston  Terrier  history.  The  mingling  of 
the  blood  of  the  aristocratic  English  Bull- 
dog and  the  pugnacious  Bull  Terrier  oc- 
curred over  thirty  years  ago,  and  the  result  was  responsible  for 
the  present  Boston  Terrier. 

Being  very  anxious  to  present  a  correct  and  concise  history 
of  this  breed,  application  has  been  made  to  Mr.  Dwight  Baldwin, 
long  recognized  as  an  expert,  to  be  permitted  to  use  in  its  en- 
tirety his  very  lucid  description  of  the  early  history  of  the  breed 
as  contained  in  the  Boston  Terrier  Club  Book.  This  permission 
was  most  cordially  given,  and  we  are  surely  indebted  to  him  for 
this  privilege.  Search  was  made  among  the  earlier  breeders  for 
photographs  of  the  dogs  of  days  gone  by,  and  as  a  result  of 
their  interest  and  kindness  photographs  of  dogs  who,  although 
noted  in  their  day,  have  never  thus  .appeared  before  the  public 
are  in  this  little  volu/ne. 

The  question  is  often  asked:  How  did  the  breed  originate? 
Briefly  stated,  it  may  be  said  to  have  resulted  from  a  cross  be- 
tween the  English  Bulldog  and  the  English  Terrier,  and  then 
to  have  been  considerably  inbred.  Accidental  peculiarities  of  the 
first  dogs  used  as  sires  are  partly  responsible  for  the  present 
type: 


About  twenty-five  (now  thirty-five)  years  ago  Mr.  Robert  C. 
Hooper  of  Boston  came  into  possession  of  a  dog  named  Judge. 
This  dog,  which  he  purchased  of  Mr.  William  O'Brien  of  the 
same  city',  was  undoubtedly  imported  from  the  other  side.  Judge, 
commonly  known  as  Hooper's  Judge,  was  destined  to  be  the  an- 
cestoi*of  almost  all  the  true  modern  Boston  Terriers.  He  was  a 
cross  between  an  English  Bulldog  and  an  English  Terrier,  lean- 
ing in  type  rather  more  toward  the  Bulldog.  He  was  a  strongly 
built,  high-stationed  dog  of  about  thirty-two  pounds  weight.  In 
color  he  was  a  dark  brindle,  with  a  white  stripe  in  the  face.  His 
head  was  square  and  blocky,  and  he  resembled  the  present  Bos- 
ton Terrier  in  that  he  was  nearly  even  mouthed.  Judge  was 
bred  to  Burnett's  Gyp  (or  Kate).  Gyp  was  a  white  bitch, 
owned  by  Mr.  Edward  Burnett  of  Southboro.  She  was  of  about 
twenty  pounds  weight,  had  a  fine  three-quarter  tail  and  wa,s 
quite  low  stationed.  She  was  of  stocky  build,  showing  consider- 
able strength  in  her  make-up.  Her  head  was  good,  being  short 
and  blocky. 

From  Judge  and  Gyp  descended  Wells'  Eph.  This  dog  was 
of  strong  build  and,  like  his  dam,  was  low  stationed.  His  weight 
was  about  twenty-eight  pounds.  He  was  of  a  dark  brindle  color, 
with  even  white  markings,  and,  like  Judge,  was  nearly  even 
mouthed. 

Eph  was  mated  with  Tobin's  Kate.  This  bitch  was  of  small 
size,  weighing  only  twenty  pounds.  She  had  a  fairly  short 
head,  was  of  a  golden  brindle  color,  and  had  a  straight  three- 
quarter  tail. 

From  Wells'  Eph  and  Tobin's  Kate  came  Barnard's  Tom, 
the  first  dog  in  this  line  to  rejoice  in  a  screw  tail.  Tom  was  a 
dark  brindle  dog,  with  a  white  blaze  on  the  side  of  his  face, 
white  collar,  white  chest  and  white  feet.  His  weight  was  about 
twenty-two  pounds.  This  dog  was  a  great  improvement  over 
his  sire  and  grandsire,  being  the  first  to  show  that  fine  quality 
that  is  present  in  a  good  specimen  of  the  modern  Boston  Terrier. 
Tom  was  undoubtedly  the  best  Boston  Terrier  of  his  day,  and 
was  naturally  much  used  in  the  stud.  He  proved  very  pre- 
potent, much  more  so  than  his  litter  brother,  Atkinson's  Toby. 
The  latter  was  also  dark  brindle  and  white,  but  differed  from 
Tom  in  being  evenly  marked.  His  tail  was  not  as  good,  being  of 
full  length,  From  Tom  came  Barnard's  Mike,  out  of  Kelly's 
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The  latter  was  a  dark  brindle  bitch,  with  uneven  white  mark- 
ings, one  side  of  her  face  being  brindle,  while  the  other  was 
white.  Her  weight  was  about  twenty  pounds.  The  head  was 
good,  being  short  and  blocky,  while  the  tail  was  three-quarters 
in  length  and  tapered  well. 

Mike  was  of  rather  light  brindle  and  white,  and  weighed 
about  twenty-five  pounds.  He  was  even  mouthed,  and  had  a 
large,  full  eye.  His  tail  was  exceedingly  short.  He,  like  Tom, 
had  proved  very  prepotent.  That  this  is  true  we  have  only  to 
look  at  their  descendants  and  observe  the  type  of  head,  large 
eyes  and  short  or  screw  tail  that  are  continually  reappearing; 
so  that  it  can  fairly  be  said  that  much  more  is  due  to  Tom  and 


BARNARD'S   TOM. 

Mike  than  to  any  other  dogs  for  the  establishment  of  the  pres- 
ent type  of  the  Boston  Terrier. 

By  this  it  is  not  meant  that  there  were  not  other  dogs  of  that 
time  or  since  who  have  not  exercised  an  influence  on  the  breed, 
but  only  that  the  dogs  mentioned  comprised  the  main  line,  and 
to  them  is  the  most  credit  due. 

Among  other  dogs  that  were  useful  may  be  mentioned  Town- 
send's  Sprig,  a  son  of  Tom,  out  of  Higginson's  Belle.  Sprig  was 
a  very  small  dog,  weighing  about  twelve  pounds.  From  Sprig 
are  descended  most  of  A.  L.  Goode's  strain  of  dogs,  remarkable 
for  their  color  and  markings. 


Another  prominent  dog  was  Ben  Butler.  He  also  was  a  son 
of  Tom,  out  of  Barnard's  Nellie. 

Other  prominent  stud  dogs  were  Hall's  Max,  O'Brien's  Ross, 
Hook's  Punch,  Trimount  King,  McCullen's  Boxer  and  Ben, 
Goode's  Ned,  and  Bixby's  Tony;  all  of  whom,  through  Bar- 
nard's Tom,  or  his  brother,  Atkinson's  Toby,  trace  their  an- 
cestry back  to  Hooper's  Judge. 

Among  the  earlier  bitches  who  proved  worthy  may  be  men- 
tioned Reynolds'  Famous,  dam  of  Gilbert's  Fun;  Kelly's  Nell, 
dam  of  O'Brien's  Ross  and  Trimount  King;  Saunders'  Kate, 
dam  of  Ben  Butler;  Nolan's  Mollie,  dam  of  Doctor,  Evadne  and 
Nancy. 

Besides  the  above  dogs,  and  quite  remote  from  them,  were 
several  imported  small  dogs.  These  served  to  introduce  fresh 
blood  into  the  line  represented  by  Judge  and  Tom,  which  had 
been  considerably  inbred  up  to  this  time. 

One  of  these  was  the  Jack  Reed  dog.  He  was  an  evenly 
marked,  reddish  brindle  and  white  dog,  and  weighed  from  twelve 
to  fourteen  pounds.  He  had  a  straight  three-quarter  tail,  but 
was  unfortunate  in  having  a  rather  rough  coat. 

Aaother  outside  dog  was  t.he  Perry  dog.  He  was  imported 
from  Scotland,  and  .weighed  but  six  pounds.  He  was  of  a 
peculiar  blue  color,  having  some  white  on  him.  He  also  had  a 
three-quarter  straight  tail. 

Kelly's  Brick  was  another  outsider.  He  also  came  from  the 
other  side.  This  fierce  little  dog  was  of  white  color,  with  sev- 
eral black  spots.  •-  His  weight  was  from  sixteen  to  eighteen 
pounds.  He  had  a  good,  large  skull  and  an  unusually  large,  full 
eye.  The  tail  was  straight. 

A  fourth  outsider  was  O'Brien's  Ben.  He  was  a  short,  cobby, 
low-set  dog,  of  a  white  and.  tan  brindle  color.  His  weight  was 
about  twenty  pounds.  His  tail  was  straight  and  of  three-qiiar- 
ters  length,  carried  low.  He  had  an  exceedingly  short  head  and 
was  even  mouthed.  His  breeding  was  unknown. 

These  few  outside  dogs  were  all  small,  and  undoubtedly 
helped  to  fix  the  small  size  of  the  present  dog,  while  tne  con- 
tinued interbreeding  of  the  sons  and  daughters,  of  Tom  tended 
to  make  the  type  permanent. 

The  above  gives  very  briefly  the  main  facts  concerning  the 
older  dogs  of  this  breed,  practically  bringing  the  line  down  to 
the  present  generation. 


To  correct  an  idea  that  has  become  somewhat  prevalent,  it 
can  here  be  stated  that  the  dog  is  in  no  sense  a  fighting  dog. 
While  he  is  plucky,  as  might  be  expected  from  his  ancestry,  he  is 
not  quarrelsome. 

A  careful  perusal  of  the  foregoing  article  shows  very  con- 
clusively that  the  present  Boston  Terrier,  as  he  is  now  known 
(his  name  some  fifteen  years  ago  having  been  changed  from  the 
Boston  Bull),  is  a  result  of  inbreeding  of  the  most  careless  or 
happy-go-lucky  sort,  and  as  a  consequence,  even  after  a  lapse  of 
thirty-five  years,  he  continues  to  present  himself  as  representing 
several  distinct  types — so  that  we  often  have  an  example  of  the 
English  Bull,  the  true  type  of  Boston  Terrier  and  a  pronounced 
Terrier  in  the  same  litter,  despite  the  utmost  care  in  breeding. 
This  peculiarity  of  the  breed  will  be  more  fully  treated  in  a  later 
chapter. 


HALL'S  MAX. 


CHAPTER  II. 


THE  BOSTON  TERRIER  CLUB. 

The  Purposes  and  Objects  of  the  Boston  Terrier  Club— History 
of  this  Organization— The  Work  Done  by  the  Club— 
The  Officers— The  Specialty  Show— The  Constitution  and 
By-Laws — The  Boston  Terrier  Standard  and  Scale  of 
Points. 

IN  1890  a  club  was  formed  in  Boston  by  the 
men  interested  in  the  breeding  of  the  Bull- 
Bull  Terrier  cross  dog,  or  as  he  was  then 
called,  American  Bull  Terrier.  The  next 
year,  finding  that  judges  at  Bench  Shows 
would  not  give  their  dogs  places  in  the  Bull 
Terrier  classes,  where  at  this  time  they  were 
entered,  the  club  applied  for  admission  in  the  American  Kennel 
Club  and  recognition  for  their  dogs  in  the  Stud  Book.  The 
A.  K.  C.  expressed  their  willingness  to  take  the  club  under  its 
wings,  but  said  that  the  dog  was  not  an  established  breed  and 
could  not  go  in  the  Stud  Book.  They  also  made  a  suggestion, 
which  was  subsequently  adopted,  that  as  the  dog  was  not  a  Bull 
Terrier,  and  as  he  was  then  bred  exclusively  in  Boston,  a  better 
name  would  be  the  Boston  Terrier  Club.  In  1893,  the  A.  K.  C. 
were  convinced  of  the  merits  of  the  breed  and  formally  acknowl- 
edged the  same  by  admitting  the  Club  to  membership  and  giv- 
ing their  dog  a  place  in  the  Official  Stud  Book. 

The  Boston  Terrier  Club,-  as  its  name  would  indicate,  is 
formed  of  breeders  and  lovers  of  this  breed.  Its  object  is  to 
further  in  eveiy  way  possible  the  interests  of  the  Boston  Terrier. 
It  is  duly  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Massachusetts,  and 
has  at  present  a  membership  of  seventy-five.  The  club  during 
the  past  year  has  held  regular  monthly  meetings,  all  of  which 
have  been  exceedingly  interesting. 

While  the  Boston  Terrier  Club  is  in  no  sense  a  social  insti- 
tution, still  its  interests  are  rrost  carefully  guarded  by  a  member- 
ship committee  who  investigate  very  carefully  all  applicants  for 
membership.  The  initiation  is  $5  and  the  yearly  dues,  payable 
'•*\  advance,  $10.  Each  applicant  has  to  be  introduced  by  a  mem- 

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her,  referred  to  membership  committee,  reported  on  by  them  at 
the  next  regular  meeting,  and,  if  favorable,  then  must  be  duly 
elected  by  ballot. 

Cups  and  medals  are  offered  at  most  of  the  bench  shows  for 
competition  ymong  the  members.  At  the  Ladies'  Kennel  Asso- 
ciation Show  in  1902  a  very  happy  departure  was  made  by  offer- 
ing a  cup  and  medal  open  to  all  exhibitors  of  Boston  Terriers. 
At  the  annual  meeting,  which  was  held  on  the  second  Wednes- 
day of  December,  a  number  of  judges  are  elected,  and  their 
names  are  sent  to  the  bench  show  committees  of  the  principal 
shows,  requesting  that  one  of  their  number  be  selected  to  offici- 
ate as  judge.  This  list  is  not  absolutely  confined  to  members 
of  the  club,  but  also  comprises  the  names  of  other  gentlemen, 
recognized  either  as  all-round  judges  or  as  well  known  breeders 
and  experts  of  this  particular  variety. 

This  year  (1906)  the  Club's  list  of  judges  is  a  very  excellent 
one  and  comprises  the  following  well  known  names:  Joseph  M. 
Dale,  Dwight  Baldwin,  T.  Benson,  H.  D.  Riley,  Harry  W.  Lacey, 
Dwight  Moore,  Myron  W.  Robinson,  William  J.  Green,  James 
Mortimer,  P.  J.  Brickley,  W.  H.  Hanley,  Alex.  Goode,  M.  F. 
Mulcahy,  A.  Mulvey  and  F.  A.  Teeling. 

A  departure  from  the  old  methods  of  running  the  elections 
was  made  this  year.  Instead  of  only  allowing  those  present  at 
the  meeting  to  have  a  vote,  printed  ballots  were  sent  to  all 
members,  who  marked  and  returned  them.  The  officers  elected 
December  13,  1905, by  this  system  were:  President,  Dr.  F.  N. 
Osgood;  vice-president,  Dr.  George  P.  Morris;  secretary,  F.  A. 
Teeling;  treasurer,  Dwight  Baldwin.  The  executive  committee 
is  composed  of  the  officers  (ex-officio)  and  Messrs.  Mark  A. 
Knipe,  the  Rev.  John  T.  Fahey  and  Thomas  Benson. 

The  Boston  Terrier  Club  also  gives  a  Specialty  Show  each 
year  in  Boston.  This  show  has  the  honor  of  being  the  largest 
and  in  all  respects  the  greatest  of  one-breed  fixtures.  In  fact, 
the  Boston  Terrier  is  the  largest  and  one  of  the  most  important 
supporters  of  dog  shows  throughout  the  country,  and  were  it 
not  for  him  many  of  the  shows,  especially  in  New  England, 
would  be-  relegated  to  the  shelf.  The  shows  held  in  this  part 
of  the  country  seem  almost  to  be  Boston  Terrier  events,  so 
greatly  are  the  entries  of  this  breed  in  the  majority. 

Following  are  the  Order  of  Business,  Constitution,  By-Laws 
and  Official  Standard  of  the  Boston  Terrier  Club; 

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W.  E.  STONE. 


ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 


1.  Calling  meeting  to  order. 

2.  Roll  call. 

3.  Reading  of  minutes. 

4.  Reports  of  officers. 

5.  Reports  of  standing  committees  by  seniority. 

6.  Reports  of  special  committees. 

7.  Communications. 

8.  Applications  for  membership. 

9.  Election  of  members. 

10.  Election  of  officers. 

11.  Unfinished  business. 

12.  New  business. 

13.  Welfare  of  the  club. 

Under  this  heading  is  included  remarks  and  debates  in- 
tended to  promote  the  interests  of  the  club  and  the  Boston 
Terrier  in  general. 

14.  Adjournment. 


CONSTITUTION. 


ARTICLE  I. 

NAME. 

This  Asociation  shall  be  known  as  and  called  the  BOSTON 
TERRIER  CLUB. 

ARTICLE  II. 

OBJECT. 

The  object  of  the  club  shall  be  to  promote  and  encourage 
the  breeding  and  improvement  of  the  Boston  Terrier  Dog,  as 
defined  by  its  standard. 

ARTICLE  III. 

MEMBERSHIP. 

SECTION  I.  Applications  for  membership  must  be  accom- 
panied by  the  membership  fee  and  endorsed  by  two  members, 
and  made  at  least  seven  days  before  action  by  the  Club,  to  the 
secretary  or  a  member  of  the  membership  committee,  who  shall 
refer  it  to  said  committee  for  investigation. 

SEC.  2.  Any  member  can  resign  from  the  Club  by  sending  his 
resignation  to  the  secretary  in  writing,  and  upon  the  acceptance 
of  such,  all  his  interest  in  the  property  pf  the  Club  ceases  from 
the  date  of  such  resignation, 

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MR.   DWIGHT  BALDWIN. 


SEC.  3.  Any  member  whose  dues  shall  remain  unpaid  for  one 
month  after  the  same  becomes  due,  shall  cease  to  be  a  mem- 
ber, and  forfeit  to  the  Club  all  claims  and  benefits  to  which  he 
would  have  been  entitled  as  a  member,  provided  that  the  execu- 
tive committee  may  consider  his  case,  and  upon  sufficient  cause 
shown,  reinstate  him  to  membership  upon  payment  of  his  dues. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

MANAGEMENT. 

SECTION  I.  The  officers  of  the  Club  shall  consist  of  a  presi- 
dent, vice-president,  secretary,  treasurer  and  an  executive  com- 
mittee, of  which  three  shall  constitute  a  quorum;  said  committee 
to  consist  of  the  above  named  officers  and  three  active  members 
chosen  by  the  Club. 

SEC.  2.  Any  office  vacated  during  the  year  shall  be  filled  by 
the  executive  committee. 

ARTICLE  V. 

SECTION  i.  Nomination  for  officers  and  judges  for  the  ensuing 
year  shall  be  made  either  by  mail  or  from  the  floor,  at  a  meeting 
to  be  held  in  November,  at  least  twenty  days  prior  to  the  annual 
meeting,  the  call  to  contain  the  purpose  of  the  meeting,  after 
which  nominations  shall  be  closed.  The  secretary  shall  mail 
a  ballot  containing  all  regular  nominations  to  each  member  in 
time  to  be  voted  at  the  annual  meeting. 

SEC.  2.  The  officers  of  the  Club  shall  be  chosen  by  ballot  at 
the  annual  meeting  and  shall  hold  their  respective  offices  for  one 
year  or  until  their  respective  successors  are  elected. 

SEC.  3.  Mail  voting  shall  be  allowed  on  amendments  to  the 
Constitution,  By-Laws,  Standard  and  Scale  of  Points. 

SEC.  4.  Each  member  shall  have  the  right  to  vote  on  the 
election  of  officers  and  judges  by  mailing  the  official  ballot  duly 
marked  and  sealed  to  the  Secretary,  and  enclosed  in  an  envelope, 
which  envelope  shall  also  contain  the  name  of  the  member  so 
voting. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

MEETINGS. 

SECTION  i.  There  shall  be  meetings  of  the  Club,  at  which 
seven  members  present  and  voting  shall  constitute  a  quorum, 
held  at  Boston,  Mass.,  at  such  time  and  place  as  the  president 
may  direct,  but  the  annual  meeting  shall  be  held  on  the  second 
Wednesday  in  December  of  each  year. 

SPECIAL   MEETINGS. 

SEC.  2.  A  special  meeting  of  the  Club  shall  be  called  by  the 
president  on  the  written  application  of  five  members  in  good 
standing. 


MR.  DWIGHT  MOORE. 


BY-LAWS. 


ARTICLE  I. 

DUTIES  OF  OFFICERS. 

SECTION  I.  President. — The  president  shall  discharge  the  usual 
duties  of  his  office,  preside  at  all  meetings  of  the  Club  and  of  the 
executive  committee,  call  special  meetings  of  the  Club,  or  of  the 
executive  committee,  and  enforce  the  provisions  of  the  Consti- 
tution and  By-Laws  of  the  Club.  He  may  vote  on  amendments 
to  the  Constitution  or  alteration  of  the  By-Laws  and  Standard 
or  Scale  of  Points,  on  the  expulsion  or  suspension  of  a  member, 
and  on  election  of  officers  and  judges.  But  on  all  other  matters 
he  shall  vote  only  on  case  of  tie  and  then  give  the  deciding  vote. 

SEC.  2.  Vice- President. — The  vice-president  shall  discharge  all 
the  duties  of  the  president  in  the  latter's  absence. 

SEC.  3.  Secretary. — The  secretary  shall  have  charge  of  all 
official  correspondence,  keep  copies  of  all  letters  sent  by  him, 
and  file  such  as  he  may  receive,  and  correspond  at  the  request 
of  the  president  or  executive  committee  on  all  matters  apper- 
taining to  the  object  of  the  Club.  He  shall  keep  a  roll  of  the 
members  of  the  Club  with  their  addresses. 

He  shall  be  exempt  from  payment  of  annual  dues. 

SEC.  4.  The  treasurer  shall  collect  and  receive  all  moneys 
due  the  Club  and  keep  a  correct  account  of  the  same.  He  shall 
pay  all  orders  drawn  on  him  by  the  executive  committee  out  of 
the  funds  of  the  Club,  when  countersigned  by  the  president,  and 
present  a  report  of  the  condition  of  affairs  in  his  department  at 
the  request  of  the  executive  committee  or  president,  and  at  the 
annual  meeting.  The  treasurer  shall  furnish  a  bond  satisfactory 
to  the  executive  committee. 

SEC.  5.  Committees. — The  executive  committee  shall  make 
all  purchases  ordered  by  the  Club,  audit  the  accounts  of  the 
treasurer  and  report  the  same  at  the  annual  election  in  Decem- 
ber, and  transact  all  business  not  otherwise  provided  for. 

It  shall  have  the  power  to  appoint  sub-committees  for  any 
special  purpose,  and  to  delegate  to  each  sub-committee  the 
powers  and  functions  of  the  committee  relating  thereto. 

The  president  shall  be  the  chairman  of  the  executive  com- 
mittee. 

SEC.  6.  Sub-Committees. — The  standing  sub-committees  shall  be 
a  membership  committee  of  five  and  a  pedigree  committee  of  three. 

The  membership  committee  shall  investigate  the  standing  of 
all  applicants,  and  report  to  the  Club  for  action  those  names  it 
considers  desirable  as  members. 

The  pedigree  committee  shall  investigate  the  pedigrees  of 
those  dogs  offered  for  registration  in  the  A.  K.  C.  Stud  Book. 

The  chairman  of  the  pedigree  committee  shall  have  the  cus- 
tody of  the  Club  stud  book,  and  shall  enter  in  t***>  same  the 
registrations  allowed  by  the  A.  K.  C. 


ARTICLE  II. 

DISCIPLINE. 

The  executive  committee  shall  have  the  power  to  discipline 
by  suspension  a  member  found  guilty  of  conduct  prejudicial  to 
the  best  interests  of  the  Club.  All  charges  against  a  member 
must  be  made  in  writing  and  filed  with  the  executive  committee 
and  no  member  shall  be  suspended  without  an  opportunity  to 
be  heard  in  his  own  defense.  When  the  expulsion  of  a  member 
is  considered  advisable,  the  report  of  the  committee  shall  be 
presented  to  the  Club,  whose  action  shall  be  final. 

ARTICLE  III. 

DUES. 

SECTION  i.  The  entrance  fee  shall  be  five  dollars,  which  must 
accompany  the  application  for  membership. 

SEC.  2.  The  annual  dues  shall  be  ten  dollars,  payable  upon 
notice  of  election  and  at  each  annual  meeting  thereafter. 

ARTICLE  IV. 

JUDGES. 

SECTION  I.  There  shall  be  elected  by  ballot  each  year  at  the 
annual  meeting  a  corps  of  not  more  than  fifteen  judges,  a  list  of 
whose  names  shall  be  sent  to  bench  show  committees  with  a 
request  that  the  judge  of  Boston  Terriers  at  their  approaching 
shows  be  selected  from  said  list. 

SEC.  2.  The  Club  judges  may  exhibit,  but  shall  not  compete 
at  or  be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in  the  show  at  which 
they  officiate. 

ARTICLE   VI. 

AMENDMENTS. 

This  Constitution  and  these  By-Laws,  and  the  Standard  and 
Scale  of  Points  may  be  amended  or  altered  by  a  two-thirds  vote 
at  any  regular  meeting  or  special  meeting  called  for  that 
purpose. 

Notice  of  proposed  change  having  been  given  to  all  members 
at  least  ten  days  previous  to  said  meeting. 

THE  BOSTON  TERRIER. 


Standard. 

The  general  apearance  of  the  Boston  Terrier  is  that  of  a 
smooth,  short-coated,  compactly-built  dog  of  medium  station. 
The  head  should  indicate  a  high  degree  of  intelligence,  and 
should  be  in  proportion  to  the  dog's  size;  the  body  rather  short 
and  well-knit,  the  limbs  strong  and  finely  turned,  no  feature 
being  so  prominent  that  the  dog  appears  badly  proportioned. 

The  dog  conveys  at}  impression  of  determination,  strength 

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and   activity.     Style   of   a   high    order,    and    carriage    easy    and 
graceful. 

Skull — Broad  and  flat,  without  prominent  cheeks,  and  fore- 
head free  from  wrinkles. 

Stop — Well  defined  but  indenture  not  too  deep. 

Eyes — Wide  apart,  large  and  round,  neither  sunken  nor  too 
prominent,  and  in  color  dark  and  soft.  The  outside  corner 
should  be  on  a  line  with  the  cheeks  as  viewed  from  the  front. 

Ears — Small  and  thin,  situated  as  near  corners  of  skull  as 
possible. 

Muzzle — Short,  square,  wide  and  deep,  without  wrinkles. 
Nose  black  and  white,  with  a  well-defined  straight  line  between 
nostrils.  The  jaws  broad  and  square,  with  short,  regular  teeth. 
The  chops  wide  and  deep,  not  pendulous,  completely  covering 
the  teeth  when  mouth  is  closed. 

Neck — Of  fair  strength,  without  throatiness  and  slightly 
arched. 

Body — Deep  and  of  broad  chest,  well  ribbed  up.  Back  short, 
not  reached.  Loins  and  quarters  strong. 

Elbows — Standing  neither  in  or  out. 

Fore  legs — Wide  apart,  straight  and  well  muscled. 

Hind  legs — Straight,  quite  long  from  stifle  to  hock  (which 
should  turn  neither  in  nor  out),  short  and  straight  from  hock  to 
pastern.  Thighs  well  muscled.  Hocks  not  too  prominent. 

Feet — Small,  nearly  round,  and  turned  neither  in  nor  out. 
Toes  compact  and  arched. 

Tail — Set  on  low,  short,  fine,  and  tapering,  straight  or  screw, 
devoid  of  fringe  or  coarse  hair,  and  not  carried  above  the 
horizontal. 

Color — Any  color;  brindle,  evenly  marked  with  white, 
strongly  preferred. 

Markings— White  muzzle,  blaze  on  face,  collar,  chest  and 
feet. 

Coat — Fine  in  texture,  short,  bright,  and  not  too  hard. 

Weight—Light  weight  class  12  and  not  to  exceed  17  pounds; 
middleweight  class  17  and  not  to  exceed  22  pounds;  heavyweight 
class  22  and  not  to  exceed  28  pounds. 

Disqualifications— Dpcfced  tail  and  any  artificial  means  used 
to  deceive  the  judge. 

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SCALE  OF  POINTS. 


Skull  

Ears    

Eyes   

Stop    

Muzzle  

Neck  

Body 

Elbows    

Total    .. 


12  Fore  legs 4 

2  Hind  legs 4 

5  Feet  2 

2  Tail  10 

12  Color  8 

5  Markings 4 

15  Coat  3 

2  General  appearance  and  style.  10 

.     TOO 


ATKINSON'S  TOBEY. 


CHAPTER  III. 


THE  BOSTON  AS  A  SHOW  DOG. 

The  Unique  Position  of  the  Breed  as  a  Show  Dog— The  Neces- 
sity of  Breeding  in  This  Variety— A  Small  Kennel's 
Breed— The  Importance  of  Good  Judges— The  Qualifi- 
cations for  Judging— The  Spirit  of  the  True  Fancier. 

AS  A  show  dog  the  Boston  Terrier  holds  a 
position  in  doggy  America  that  is  particu- 
larly unique.  It  is  a  breed,  the  only  bre'ed, 
I  that  is  distinctively  American  and  conse- 
'  quently  there  is  no  importing  from  England. 
This  fact  has  done  much  to  keep  this  breed 
from  falling  into  the  hands  of  the  English 
professional  handlers,  who,  with  one  excep- 
tion, pay  no  attention  to  the  variety.  As  it  has  been  impossible 
to  import  winners,  it  has  been  necessary  for  someone  to  breed 
them  and  .while  there  are  some  who  still  follow  the  buying 
game  so  popular  in  other  breeds,  the  vast  majority  of  the  Bos- 
ton, fancy  are  breeding  their  show  stock.  The  success  that  has 
attended  the  efforts  of  the  Boston  Terrier  men  and  women 
along  these  lines  shows  very  plainly  that  it  is  possible  to  breed 
good  dogs  in  America  and  the  fanciers  devoted  to  other  varieties 
will  do  well  to  take  the  hint. 

Another  peculiar  thing  about  the  Boston  as  a  show  dog  is 
that  although  there  are  many  big  and  very  successful  kennels 
continually  showing  fine  strings  of  dogs,  still  the  small  breeders 
are  also  very  active  exhibitors.  In  most  cases,  when  half  a 
dozen  big  kennels  enter  a  breed  they  temporarily  hurt  it,  for 
small  owners  find  that  it  is  hopeless  for  them  to  show  against 
such  competition  and  becoming  discouraged  drop  out.  This 
lasts  till  the  big  kennel  owners  either  discover  that  they  have 
themselves  killed  the  goose  that  was  laying  their  golden  egg  or 
else  break  up  their  kennels.  Then  the  small  men  re-enter  the 
fancy  only  to  be  forced  out  in  a  few  years  by  a  new  lot  of  "big 
'uns,"  and  so  it  goes  on  in  an  endless  chain.  With  the  Boston 
Terrier,  however,  this  is  all  different  for,  although  there  are 

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many  big  owners,  still  the  "kitchen  kennels'"  are  also  benching. 
The  explanation  of  this  is  to  be  found  in  the  youth  of  the  breed 
and  its  consequent  inability  to  breed  true  to  type.  This  has 
made  it  impossible  for  the  wealthy  fanciers  to  gobble  up  all  the 
good  breeding  stock.  The  present  popularity  of  the  breed  seems 
to  foretell  that  by  the  time  they  do  breed  with  accuracy  there 
will  be  so  many  good  dogs  in  the  country  that  a  man  would 
have  to  have  the  wealth  of  the  Indies  to  even  start  a  Boston 
"corner." 

The  Boston  Terrier  is  without  doubt  the  largest  supporter 
of  the  bench  shows  of  the  country  and  at  nine  out  of  ten  of  them 
he  is  in  the  very  marked  majority.  If  this  may  be  taken  as  a 
criterion  of  popularity,  the  breed  is  the  rage  of  the  day.  There 
are  more  people  devoted  to  the  breeding  and  showing  of  the 
"American"  dog  than  any  other  two  breeds  put  together,  with 
the  possible  exception  of  Setters  and  Pointers,  who,  while  they 
are  largely  supported  in  the  western  part  of  the  country  where 
game  abounds,  are  not  very  extensively  bred  in  the  East.  As  a 
show  dog,  however,  the  Boston  is  without  a  peer  and  never  has 
a  breed  so  largely  predominated  the  entries  as  at  present  this  is 
doing. 

This  being  the  case  it  is  highly  essential  that  the  selection  of 
judges  to  pass  upon  the  classes  filled  by  this  variety  be  most 
carefully' made.  It  is  a  well  known  fact  that  there  are  several 
breeds  that  have  been  killed,  as  far  as  show  dogs  are  concerned, 
by  unwise  judging  lists.  It  is  more  than  possible  that  this  might 
happen  to  the  Boston  Terrier.  What  then  are  necessary  quali- 
fications for  a  good  judge?  First,  he  must  be  honest-and  con- 
scientious. He  must  have  had  ample  opportunity  to  study  and 
familiarize  himself  with  the  peculiarities  of  the  breed  and  he 
should  be  a  gentleman.  In  the  first  of  these  requirements  the 
breed  is  very  well  off,  for  there  are  many  devoted  to  it  who  are 
as  honest  as  the  day  is  long  and  as  conscientious  as  they  are 
honest.  It  is  to  be  deeply  regretted,  however,  that  there  are 
also  many  in  the  Boston  Terrier  fancy  whose  ideals  are  not  so 
high  and  it  is  still  more  to  be  lamented  that  these  men  are  often 
called  upon  to  judge.  In  the  second  requirement  the  Boston 
Terrier  stands  way  ahead  of  any  other  breed  in  this  country,  for 
there  are  more  Boston  experts  than  any  other.  It  is  also  un- 
necessary to  send  abroad  for  men  with  a  thorough  knowledge  of 
the  breed.  In  fact,  our  imported  judges  would  be  utterly  at  sea 
if  asked  to  place  a  hot  class  of  Boston  Terriers.  That  the  Bos- 

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ton  Terrier  is  particularly  fortunate  in  having  a  great  number  of 
true  gentlemen  interested  in  them  all  who  study  an  exhibitor's 
list  will  know.  All  the  requirements  are  so  often  found  com- 
bined in  one  man  that  it  is  a  pity  the  judges  are  not  more  wisely 
chosen.  By  the  above  it  is  not  meant  that  those  who  judge  to- 
day are  all  incompetent,  but  that  there  are  many  who  do  are 
not  asked  to  pass  on  the  breed,  who  would  be  an  improvement 
on  some  of  those  who  are  doing  this  important  work. 

It  is  a  very  hard  task  for  a  man  actually  engaged  in  breeding 
and  showing  dogs  of  any  breed  to  pass  upon  them.  He  may  be 
perfectly  honest,  but  being  actively  engaged  in  the  fancy  he  is 
bound  to  have  many  personal  feelings  that  to  a  greater  or  less 


O'BRIEN'S  ROSS. 


extent  cannot  help  entering  into  his  decisions.  It  is  hardly  fair 
to  expect  any  human  being  to  pass  upon  dogs  belonging  to  his 
own  rivals  and  competitors.  He  is  certain  to  have  friends  and 
foes  in  the  fancy  and,  while  he  doubtless  often  does  it  uncon- 
scoiusly,  still  his  personal  likes  and  dislikes  will  creep  into  his 
awards.  There  are,  however,  many  retired  fanciers,  who  know 
a  Boston  from  his  nose  to  the  end  of  his  short,  screw  tail,  and 

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these  might  be  asked  to  judge,  with  advantage  to  both  the  dogs 
and  their  owners. 

The  hardest  class  to  judge  at  any  show,  and  the  ones  from 
which  the  vast  bulk  of  kicking  comes,  are  those  where  the  Bos- 
ton Terrier  competes  for  bench  honors.  At  a  first  glance  the 
conditions  that  exist  in  these  classes  seems  to  be  the  outcome 
of  the  vast  popularity  of  the  breed,  which  always  guarantees 
good  large  classes.  While,  of  course,  this  is  a  factor  in  the  dis- 
satisfaction that  runs  riot  among  Boston  Terrier  exhibitors, 
there  are  other  features  that  should  not  be  overlooked.  It  is  a 
very  regretable,  but,  nevertheless,  true,  fact,  that  the  Boston 
fancy  is  the  most  materialistic  one  in  the  entire  game.  Nine  out 
of  ten  of  the  breeders  of  the  "American  dog"  are  in  the  fancy 
not  for  sport,  but  for  the  money  that  there  is  in  it.  Of  course, 
there  is  nothing  criminal  in  being  a  breeder  of  dogs  for  the  money 
that  is  to  be  made  out  of  the  sport,  nor  does  this  stamp  a  man  as 
dishonest;  but  it  does  tend  to  cause  kicking  over  judges'  deci- 
sions. This  is  but  natural,  for  if  your  dog  is  thrown  down  he 
loses  in  value,  and  to  those  who  are  continually  trying  to  sell 
their  dogs  at  as  high  prices  as  possible,  it  is  a  considerable  blow. 
The  Boston  Terrier  people  feel  that  each  peg  lower  their  dog  is 
placed  in  the  prize  list  is  just  so  much  money  out  of  their 
pockets,  and,  naturally,  they  complain. 

This  very  materialistic  view  of  their  dogs  has  other  bad 
effects  upon  the  Boston  Terrier  fancy  and  is  conducive  to  many 
little  "tricks"  that  are  certainly,  to  put  it  in  its  mildest  form,  a 
little  bit  off  color.  There  are  many  in  the  fancy  who  would 
scorn  to  deal  in  any  but  the  most  upright  manner,  but  there  are 
also  many  who  do  not  scruple  to  resort  to  shady  methods  to 
make  a  sale.  As  is  always  the  case,  the  just  suffer  with  the  evil, 
and  unless  there  are  some  very  radical  changes  the  men  who 
are  supposed  to  have  the  best  interests  of  this  most  desirable 
little  dog  at  heart  will  kill  the  breed. 

The  diversity  in  opinion  as  to  just  the  correct  thing  in  Boston 
Terriers  is  another  question  that  causes  considerable  complaint. 
The  standard  is  notorious  as  not  being  all  that  it  should,  and 
really  the  dog  as  defined  in  this  would  not  stand  the  ghost  of  a 
chance  on  the  bench,  even  under  those  who  are  continually  call- 
ing out  "Stick  to  the  standard."  The  youth  of  the  breed  is  also 
another  element  that  makes  judging  difficult,  for  the  whole  of 
the  Boston  Terrier  fancy  is  in  a  growing  stage  and  nothing  is 
settled.  There  are  several  other  features  which,  in  a  way,  seem 

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to  justify  the  complaints  that  are  daily  heard  among  the  breed- 
ers of  this  dog,  but  it  seems  that  there  is  a  great  deal  of  this 
sort  of  thing  that  could  very  well  be  gotten  along  without.  The 
continued  squabbling,  scrapping,  charges  and  countercharges 
that  are  indulged  in  hurt  the  dogs  far  more  than  the  men,  and 
if  it  continues  will  seriously  and  pre-eminently  injure  the  Boston 
Terrier.  As  an  example:  A  novice  likes  the  looks  of  the  dog, 
but  on  seeing  the  jealousies  and  fights  that  their  owners  are 
plunged  into,  decides  that  he  had  better  not  mix  up  in  the  tur- 
moil. New  fanciers  must  be  found  to  take  the  place  of  the  old 
ones  that  drop  out,  or  the  breed  will  fall  off,  a  condition  that 
does  not  seem  Unlikely  for  the  Boston,  if  we  look  ahead  a  few 
years. 


WEINER'S    BESSIE. 


CHAPTER  IV. 


BREEDING. 

The  Difficulties  of  Breeding  Typical  Dogs — The  Keynote  of 
Uniformity — Breeding  Hints — The  Question  of  Mating — 
Valuable  Points  as  to  Selection  of  the  Sire— The  Im- 
portance of  Pedigree — Care  of  a  Stud  Dog — Rational 
Mating — The  Bitch  and  Her  Puppies. 

IT  IS  safe  to  assume  at  the  very  outset  that  there 
is  no  occupation  that  presents  a  more  interest- 
ing, complex  and,  at  the  same  time,  uncertain 
proposition  than  the  breeding  of  Boston  Ter- 
riers. The  old  adage,  that  "like  begets  like" 
does  not  always  apply,  for,  as  was  intimated 
in  the  previous  chapter,  the  results,  even  when 
special  care  is  exercised,  are  liable  to  be  not  only 
disappointing,  but  actually  ludicrous.  This  statement  is  not  in- 
tended to  discourage  prospective  breeders,  for  it  should  be 
coupled  with  the  assurance  that  although  the  results  are  not 
always  calculated  to  inspire  one  with  delight,  yet  the  study 
necessary  and  the  experience  gained  never  fail  to  prove  most 
interesting;  therefore  this  fact  should  serve  as  an  incentive  and 
stimulus  to  those  about  to  enter  the  field,  providing  they  are 
guided  by  the  right  motive,  namely,  to  breed  so  as  to  obtain  the 
very  best  possible  results,  not  for  themselves,  but  for  the  breed. 
Many  rules  and  regulations  as  to  breeding  have  been  elabor- 
ately set  forth  by  numerous  writers,  and  success  attends  a  care- 
ful following  of  these  in  most  breeds;  but,  alas,  they  do  not 
apply  to  Boston  Terriers.  Those  of  us  who  have  tried  the  ex- 
periment can  cheerfully  testify  that  the  Boston  Terrier  is  a  law 
unto  himself  and  seems  adverse  to  complying  with  rules  and 
regulations  that  govern  the  breeding  of  dogs  in  general.  Expe- 
rience alone  qualifies  a  man  to  advise  others,  irrespective  of  the 
length  of  time  he  has  been  engaged  in  breeding  Boston  Terriers, 
for  one  often  attains  a  lot  of  experience  in  a  few  years,  particu- 
larly if  he  has  conducted  his  breeding  along  liberal  and  pro- 
gressive lines.  Even  the  most  skilled  and  careful  breeder,  how- 

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ever,  cannot  be  perfectly  sure  of  the  results  of  any  given  mating, 
no  matter  how  much  care  he  may  have  given  the  selection  of 
sire  and  dam. 

The  chief  end  and  aim  with  most  breeders  of  Boston  Terriers 
has  been  to  breed  and  raise  a  winner.  This  is  certainly  a  very 
commendable  ambition,  but  one  very  seldom  realized  in  both  de- 
sires, for  the  temptation  to  sell  a  fine  pup  for  a  high  price  before 
it  reaches  maturity  is  very  great,  and  as  a  rule  typical  speci- 
mens pass  into  other  hands  before  they  are  a  year  old.  The 
breeder  belonging  to  what  might  be  termed  the  old  school  con- 


GOODE'S  BUSTER. 


tinues  to  breed  along  the  same  old  lines,  and  seems  unwilling 
to  adopt  any  progressive  methods,  but  of  late  years  men  with  an- 
other ambition  have  entered  the  ranks  and  are  breeding,  not 
alone  with  the  hope  of  securing  a  winner,  but  with  the  intention 
of  raising  typical  Boston  Terriers  of  a  higher  grade  and  of  a 
more  uniform  type;  these  men  are  seeking  enlightenment  wher- 
ever it  is  to  be  found,  and  heartily  welcome  any  and  all  sug- 
gestions along  the  line  of  advancement.  It  is  with  the  hope  of 
aiding  these  and  assisting  beginners  that  a  few  general  prin- 
ciples regarding  the  breeding  of  Boston  Terriers  are  here  made. 
The  subject  of  mating  is  an  exhaustive  one,  but  there  are  cer- 


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tain  well-defined  rules  that  if  faithfully  carried  out,  will  redound 
to  the  credit  of  this  breed  and  the  honor  of  the  breeder.  The 
prospective  sire  is  first  to  be  considered.  Many  breeders  rush 
for  a  champion,  regardless  of  many  very  important  considera- 
tions, several  of  which  might  most  certainly  prohibit  his  being 
selected.  Whilst  it  is  true  and  generally  accepted  that  the  sire 
does  impress  his  personality  or  individually  upon  his  offspring, 
it  is  equally  true  that  his  ancestry  is  of  even  greater  moment, 
and  often  is  the  determining  power.  The  ancestry  of  the  bitch 
is  generally  but  erroneously  considered  of  but  little,  if  any,  im- 
portance. This  is  wrong,  for,  on  the  contrary,  her  breeding  is 
of  the  utmost  importance,  and  good  results  cannot  be  expected 
unless  due  weight  is  given  this  most  important  factor.  Occa- 
sionally a  bitch  will  seem  to  throw  pups  exclusively  after  the  sire, 
they  not  possessing  any  likeness  whatever  to  herself  or  to  her 
ancestors.  Fortunate,  indeed,  is  the  breeder  who  possesses  such 
a  jewel,  but  they  are  more  often  heard  of  than  seen.  Start,  then, 
with  a  well-bred  bitch,  although  she  herself  may  not  be  a  typical 
specimen,  and  then  select  as  a  sire  a  dog  who  is  strong  in  points 
where  she  is  lacking,  not  only  in  himself,  but  in  his  ancestry, 
for  Boston  Terriers  are  proverbially  given  to  "throwing  back' 
more  than  any  other  breed.  For  example,  if  you  have  a  bitch 
that  is  weak  in  muzzle,  breed  her  to  a  sire  who  is  very  strong 
in  this  respect,  but  if  upon  inquiry  you  find  that  his  strong 
muzzle  was  an  accident  and  that  his  ancesters  were  very  weak 
in  muzzle,  look  elsewhere,  for  disappointment  will  most  surely 
attend.  The  principle  is  the  same  when,  regardless  of  breeding 
on  either  side,  a  bitch  is  taken  to  a  very  small  dog  with  the  full 
expectation  that  the  pups  must  of  necessity  prove  small.  The 
fallacy  of  this  expectation  has  been  so  often  exemplified,  and  at 
such  great  cost  to  many  breeders  that  it  need  not  be  further 
dwelt  upon. 

Again,  a  prize  dog  is  used  regardless  of  ancestry  on  either 
side,  simply  because  his  prestige  as  a  champion  will  give  the 
pups  a  higher  market  value.  If  we  are  to  be  influenced  entirely 
by  mercenary  motives,  we  had  better  at  once  relinquish  the  hope 
of  ever  being  able  to  improve  the  breed  or  of  bringing  credit  to 
our  kennels.  It  has  been  this  money-making  motive  that  has 
been  the  curse  of  the  breed  and  it  is  to  be  devotedly  hoped  that 
no  more  additions  of  this  stamp  of  breeders  will  be  made  to  the 
ranks  of  the  Boston  fancy.  You  should  study  carefully  the  an- 
cestry of  both  parents  and  select  the  sire  best  adapted  to  your 

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needs.  Then,  although  complete  success  may  not  always  attend, 
you  will  have  the  consolation  that  you  have  acted  not  only  ac- 
cording to  your  best  judgment,  but  intelligently. 

There  are  three  important  factors  that  result  in  weaklings 
and  small  litters:  First,  the  sire  and  dam  may  be  too  closely 
related,  and  the  deformities  incident  to  inbreeding  will  appear. 


TRIMOUNTAIN   KING 


Secondly,  the  sire,  if  popular,  is  often  abused  by  overwork,  and 
as  a  result  is  not  in  a  fit  condition  to  get  good  pups.  A  stud  dog 
should  be  well  nourished,  have  plenty  of  outdoor  exercise,  and 
should  be  strictly  limited  regarding  the  number  of  services;  in 
no  other  way  can  we  reasonably  expect  healthy  and  robust  off- 
spring. Too  many  stud  dogs  are  kept  closely  confined  in  a 

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vitiated  atmosphere,  and  are  deprived  of  exercise  in  the  fresh 
air,  which  is  so  essential  to  maintaining  good  health.  Third, 
the  custom  of  breeding  a  bitch  twice,  with  one  day  intervening. 
This  custom  has  been  handed  down  from  the  dark  ages,  and, 
strange  to  relate,  is  still  quite  popular.  This  practice,  however, 
is  decidedly  wrong.  The  second  mating  often  wholly  or  par- 
tially destroys  the  benefits  accrued  from  the  first.  When  we 
realize  that  the  period  of  gestation  at  most  is  only  sixty-three 
days,  we  certainly  must  admit  that  in  forty-eight  hours,  or  two 
days,  nature  has  not  been  idle  if  conception  has  taken  place  as 
a  result  of  the  first  mating.  The  bitch,  if  the  mating  was  success- 
ful, has  already  enveloped  the  ovum  or  ova  and  has  started  the 
development  of  the  future  litter.  Two  days  are  two  sixty-thirds 
of  the  entire  time  required  for  full  development,  hence  material 
progress  has  been  made;  and  yet  custom  selects  this  period  for 
another  mating.  Any  one  who  has  knowledge  of  the  anatomy 
and  appreciates  the  continuity  of  the  uterus  in  its  normal  state 
with  the  other  generative  organs  cannot  fail  to  agree  that  a  sec- 
ond service  is  well  calculated  to  undo  all  that  has  been  done. 
In  support  of  this  theory  a  carefully  kept  record  shows  that  in 
a  given  number  of  bitches  mated  to  a  popular  stud  dog  (who 
has  been  strictly  limited  to  two  bitches  a  week)  there  were 
larger  litters  and  fewer  misses  when  bred  once  than  when  mated 
twice.  The  percentage  in  favor  of  the  former  is  double  that  of 
the  latter,  and  from  a  physiological  standpoint  it  is  just  exactly 
what  we  should  expect.  Another  strong  argument  for  the  gen- 
eral adoption  of  the  rule'  to  mate  only  once,  providing,  of  course, 
that  the  union  is  in  every  way  complete  and  satisfactory,  is  that 
the  stud  dog  is  also  greatly  benefited,  and  as  a  result  will  most 
certainly  sire  much  stronger  and  healthier  pups. 

Many  are  the  traditions  handed  down,  from  no  one  knows 
where,  regarding  the  best  time  during  the  season  to  breed  a 
bitch.  Claims  are  made  that  the  sex  of  the  pups  can  be  regu- 
lated by  choosing  the  proper  time,  and  in  consequence  often  too 
long  a  time  will  be  allowed  to  lapse,  and  as  a  result  the  breeder 
imbued  with  this  fallacy  will  find  that  he  must  wait  another  five 
months.  Nature  is  a  very  reliable  guide,  and  as  a  general  rule 
the  bitch  will  be  in  full  season  between  the  eleventh  to  the  four- 
teenth days  after  showing  the  first  signs  of  heat  and  then  is  the 
time  to  mate  with  rightful  expectations  of  good  results. 

The  theory  entertained  by  many  for  a  long  time  was  to  the 
effect  that  the  bitch  determined  the  number  of  pups,  whilst  the 

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dog  regulated  the  sex;  but,  unfortunately,  experienced  has  not 
yet  justified  this  belief,  and  careful  breeders  are  even  now  seek- 
ing authentic  information  on  this  important  subject. 

It  is  a  very  excellent  plan,  when  feasible,  not  to  breed  a  Bos- 
ton Terrier  bitch  at  her  first  season  unless  she  should  be  ex- 
ceptionally well  developed.  Small  ones  generally  have  more  or 
less  trouble  in  giving  birth  to  their  pups;  therefore  in  selecting 
brood  bitches  it  is  much  safer  to  purchase  those  weighing  not 
less  than  fifteen  pounds.  Breeders  argue  that  they  will  breed  to 


HOLLANDER'S   PETER. 


a  very  small  dog  if  their  bitch  is  under  weight,  but,  as  we  have 
seen,  unless  he  comes  from  small  stock  this  precaution  is  of  no 
avail  and  the  bitch  is  lost.  Pages  could  be  written  on  the  proper 
care  of  a  bitch  about  to  whelp,  and  even  then  the  subject  would 
not  be  fully  covered,  so  that  in  this  short  treatise  only  a  very 
few  important  details  can  be  dwelt  upon.  In  the  first  place, 
plenty  of  exercise  must  be  given  whilst  in  whelp,  and  it  is  a 
good  custom  to  give  a  small  amount  of  raw  meat  every  other 


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day  during  the  last  two  weeks.  When  in  whelp  they  crave  all 
kinds  of  carnivorous  food,  and  it  is  to  gratify  them  that  it  should 
be  given,  and  also  with  the  hope  that  by  satisfying  this  craving 
to  a  certain  extent  that  they  will  not  find  it  absolutely  necessary 
to  devour  their  pups.  One  week  before  due  she  should  have  her 
bed  arranged,  for  it  is  very  common  for  them  to  whelp  several 
days  ahead  of  time.  It  matters  not  whether  she  has  a  very  little 
broken  straw,  excelsior  or  an  old  piece  of  carpet  in  the  bottom 
of  her  box,  for  when  she  has  finished  whelping  it  must  be 
cleaned  out,  and  then  a  permanent  covering  can  be  substituted, 
according  to  the  preference  of  the  breeder.  It  is  best  to  select 
a  roomy  box  and  tack  around  the  three  sides  a  strip  of  wood 
about  one  inch  deep  and  about  two  inches  from  the  flooring — 
the  object  is  to  prevent  the  bitch  lying  close  to  the  sides  of  the 
box.  If  properly  adjusted,  there  will  always  be  a  space  just 
large  enough  to  permit  a  pup  to  crawl  through  in  the  event  of 
his  getting  behind  her.  This  little  expedient  has  prevented 
many  pups  from  being  crushed  or  smothered  by  the  bitch  lying 
on  them.  The  box  should  be  placed  in  a  reasonably  warm  place 
and  where  the  bitch  can  be  free  from  interference.  If  the  pro- 
cess of  labor  goes  on  satisfactorily,  do  not  disturb  her,  but  keep 
her  under  careful  supervision.  If,  on  the  other  hand,  after  sev- 
eral hours  of  pain  nothing  is  accomplished,  prepare  at  once  to 
aid  her  by  securing  the  services  of  a  competent  "vet.,"  if  you 
yourself  are  not  able  to  render  prompt  and  intelligent  assistance. 
Many  fine  Boston  Terrier  bitches  have  been  lost  through  delay, 
and  valuable  litters  of  pups  are  often  destroyed.  If,  on  the  other 
hand,  one  pup  is  taken  from  them  before  their  strength  is  de- 
pleted, they  will  often  be  able  to  have  the  rest  of  the  litter  with- 
out further  aid.  The  period  of  whelping  greatly  varies  with 
bitches,  and  it  is  very  important  to  be  assured  that  each  pup 
soon  after  being  born  is  able  to  secure  nourishment,  otherwise 
he  should  have  one  of  the  teats  placed  in  his  mouth  and  held 
there  until  able  to  work  for  himself.  Bitches  will  seldom  take 
any  nourishment  until  all  is  over,  then  plenty  of  warm  milk  or 
soup  seems  very  grateful.  It  is  well  when  the  bitch  is  undershot 
or  tired  to  cut  with  a  pair  of  scissors  the  naval  cord,  leaving 
about  three  inches  attached  to  the  pups'  abdomen.  This  opera- 
tion must  not  be  done  too  soon  after  birth  for  the  cord  contains 
blood  vessels  and  if  these  are  not  allowed  to  dry  up  the  baby  will 
bleed  to  death.  Bitches  generally  eat  the  afterbirths  when  al- 
lowed to  do  so;  but  to  my  mind  it  is  just  as  well  to  limit  the 

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supply,  providing  it  is  a  fairly  large  litter,  by  burning  most  of 
them. 

After  the  lapse  of  twenty-four  hours  the  bitch  can  be  fed 
with  strong  soup  and  well-soaked  stale  bread;  meat  in  small 
quantity  can  be  gradually  given.  If  the  litter  is  large  or  the 
milk  supply  seems  inadequate,  oatmeal  and  milk  should  be 
freely  given.  On  the  second  day  the  bitch  should  be  taken  out 
for  a  short  time,  but  not  kept  long  from  her  pups,  lest  they  be- 
come chilled.  If  the  pups  ?re  quiet  and  nurse  well,  it  is  a  very 


CH.  ROXIE. 

good  indication  that  matters  are  progressing  nicely,  but  if  they 
are  continually  crying  it  is  an  evidence  that  they  are  either  cold 
or  hungry.  In  the  former  case  more  heat  must  be  supplied,  and 
in  the  latter  the  milk  supply  must  be  increased.  When  possible, 
it  is  an  excellent  idea  to  have  two  bitches  due  to  whelp  within 
a  day  or  so  of  each  other;  in  such  an  event,  if  the  service  of  a 
foster  mother,  even  temporarily,  should  be  indicated,  you  have 
one  at  hand.  Some  bitches  have  plenty  of  milk  the  first  twenty- 
four  hours,  whilst  with  others  the  full  supply  is  very  slow  in 
coming.  The  former  condition  is  more  apt  to  exist  when  the 
bitch  has  gone  her  full  time,  and  the  latter  when  somewhat 
previous. 

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About  the  ninth  or  tenth  day  the  pups  will  begin  to  open 
their  eyes,  and  much  trouble  is  obviated  if  they  are  kept  in  a 
place  guarded  from  the  rays  of  the  sun,  so  that  they  may  become 
gradually  accustomed  to  the  light.  Some  breeders  declare  that 
if  their  pups  live  to  be  three  days  old  they  never  have  further 
trouble,  but  it  is  the  experience  of  all  others  that  the  pups  will 
require  careful  watching;  that  does  not  mean  handling,  for  there 
is  nothing  so  injurious  as  lifting  them  up  for  inspection  and  for 
the  admiration  of  one's  friends.  Leave  them  severely  alone  until 
they  are  able  to  trot  around  and  thus  exhibit  themselves. 

When  the  pups  are  three  to  four  weeks  old  the  process  of 
weaning  is  in  order.  Sometimes  one  or  more  of  the  pups  at  this 
age  will  show  symptoms  of  being  infested  with  worms;  if  so,  it 
is  advisable  to  take  active  measures  towards  their  relief  prior  to 
weaning  by  the  administration  of  a  vermifuge.  F^ven  at  this 
young  age  it  is  surprising  to  see  the  masses  of  worms  that  are 
thrown  out  Ordinarily  it  is  best  to  wait  until  the  pups  are  six 
or  seven  weeks  old  before  employing  these  measures,  but  if 
symptoms  appear  no  time  should  be  lost.  I  prefer  the  capsules 
rather  than  the  liquid  vermifuge,  for  in  the  former  instance  the 
actual  dose  is  known,  whilst  in  the  latter,  despite  the  utmost 
care,  part  of  it  is  lost  during  its  administration. 

When  you  begin  to  wean  your  pups,  do  so  by  giving  them 
scalded  milk  with  one-third  water.  Generally  it  is  sufficient  to 
push  the  pup's  nose  into  the  pan  of  warm  milk,  for  he  then  licks 
his  chops  and  soon  realizes  where  and  how  to  obtain  more. 
This  is  particularly  true  if  the  mother  has  been  kept  away  from 
them  for  several  hours.  One  such  meal  should  be  given  once  a 
day  for  three  days,  then  twice  or  three  times,  and  by  that  time 
the  milk  supply  of  the  mother  wil  gradually  begin  to  diminish,  . 
and  she  will  remain  away  of  her  own  accord,  so  that  the  pups 
will  have  to  rely  entirely  on  artificial  nourishment.  Four  times 
a  day  is  often  enough  to  feed  them.  After  a  week  their  diet 
can  be  changed  to  shredded  wheat  and  stale  bread,  soaked  first 
in  milk  and  finally  in  soup.  There  are  several  forms  of  puppy 
food  on  the  market,  and  when  properly  soaked  and  prepared  ac- 
cording to  directions  make  a  very  handy  method  of  furnishing 
nourishment.  It  goes  without  fear  of  contradiction  that  when 
you  begin  to  wean  the  pups  your  experience  is  under  full  head- 
way. Much  will  now  depend  upon  the  care  and  judgment  you 
exercise,  and  should  failure  be  your  lot,  I  can  only  urge  the  good 
old  precept,  "Try,  try  again." 


CHAPTER  V. 


EDUCATING  A  BOSTON  TERRIER. 

The  Characteristics  of  Boston  Terriers — Their  Intelligence — 
A  Practical  Demonstration — Housebreaking — Teaching 
Them  to  Be  Watchful— Discipline— Some  of  the  Special 
Advantages  of  the  Breed. 

THE  SPECIAL  characteristics  of  the  Boston 
Terrier  may  be  summed  up  by  stating  that  for 
a  loving,  faithful  and  all-round  companion  he 
cannot  be  excelled.  He  is  a  small,  short- 
haired  dog,  of  a  decidedly  sporty  appearance, 
intelligent  to  a  very  marked  degree,  kind  and 
affectionate,  yet  fully  capable,  should  occasion 
require,  of  taking  not  only  very  good  care  of 
himself,  but  also  of  his  master  or  mistress. 

Some  years  ago  the  idea  was  credited  among  misguided  and 
misinformed  persons  that  the  Boston  Terrier,  although  he  was 
a  handsome  and  an  expensive  dog,  could  not  be  taught  like  other 
dogs.  In  other  words,  that  he  was  naturally  stupid,  and  could 
only  look  pretty  when  on  dress  parade.  At  first  the  author  did 
not  give  the  matter  any  special  consideration,  for  he  did  not 
own  one,  but  within  a  year  he  saw  a  pup  a  little  over  six  months 
old,  and  the  degree  of  intelligence  that  was  manifested  in  his 
beautiful  eyes  prompted  him  to  purchase  the  little  fellow  and 
deciding  to  test  the  matter  as  to  his  ability  of  absorbing  knowl- 
edge. He  was  a  son  of  Ch.  Monte,  ex  Murphy's  Lottie.  He 
was  named  Muggy  Dee,  and  at  once  introduced  into  the  home, 
breaking  him  to  the  house,  which,  as  is  usual  with  this  breed,  was 
very  easily  accomplished,  for  they  are  naturally  cleanly  in  their 
inclinations.  By  easy  stages  he  was  taught  various  tricks  and 
accomplishments,  and  it  was  amazing  the  facility  with  which 
he  became  proficient.  Before  he  was  nine  months  old  he  could 
perform  some  of  the  most  difficult  feats,  and  was  always  ready 
and  anxious  to  display  his  knowledge.  This  experience  certainly 
of  itself  refutes  the  calumny  placed  upon  the  breed  by  those 
either  ignorant  of  the  possibilities  or  too  indifferent  to  test  the 
matter. 

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Since  then  the  author  has  owned  several  hundred  Boston 
Terriers,  and  must  honestly  confess  that  collectively  they  have 
proved  the  most  intelligent,  observing  and  discriminating  of  all 
breeds  he  has  ever  been  interested  in.  They  seem  to  possess 
remarkable  reasoning  powers,  and  use  them  on  every  possible 
occasion.  In  order  to  develop  these  attributes  their  education 
must  begin  when  they  are  young,  and  they  should  be  so  placed 
that  without  any  special  effort  their  senses  are  unconsciously  de- 
veloped. Hence  it  is  well  never  to  attempt  to  raise  pups  in  large 
kennels,  for  the  reason  that  their  life  there  would  of  necessity 
be  the  same  from  day  to  day,  and  the  opportunity  of  brain  de- 
velopment would  be  materially  restricted.  A  far  better  plan-  is 
to  find  a  small  family,  who  for  a  consideration,  will  take  them 
to  board,  and  who  will  permit  them  ample  opportunity  of  exer- 
cising around  the  house  and  playing  with  the  children. 

In  this  way  they  develop  mentally  and  physically.  Pups  un- 
der such  conditions  virtually  grow  in  grace,  and  when  six  or 
eight  months  old  are  housebroken,  affectionate  and  in  full  pos- 
session of  their  mental  faculties,  ready  to  be  further  educated  in 
the  higher  branches  of  canine  learning,  and  shortly  are  fitted  to 
take  their  rightful  position  as  an  important  member  of  the  fam- 
ily in  one  of  the  homes  of  the  "Four  Hundred." 

When  a  purchaser  seeks  a  dog  probably  the  first  query  will 
be,  "Is  he  housebroken?"  Generally  the  reply  is,  "Perfectly." 
Now,  this  may  be  correct  so  far  as  the  experience  of  his  pre- 
vious owner  is  concerned,  but  it  is  not  the  proper  reply  to  give 
unless  we  know  positively  that  the  prospective  owner  thoroughly 
appreciates  the  correct  handling  and  care  necessary  when  intro- 
ducing a  dog  into  a  new  home.  It  is,  therefore,  much  better  to 
modify  the  reply  and  to  give  explicit  directions,  which,  if  carried 
out,  will  often  save  much  trouble  and  annoyance  for  both  parties. 
Let  us  suppose,  as  an  example,  that  you  have  just  purchased  a 
pup  five  or  six  months  old,  and  that  he  has  no  special  recom- 
mendations as  to  cleanliness.  You  naturally  desire,  as  quickly 
as  posible,  to  break  him  to  the  house.  The  directions  given 
below  will  apply  to  a  greater  or  less  degree  to  every  breed  of 
dog  you  may  take  into  your  home.  It  will  depend  upon  his  pre- 
vious habits  as  to  how  long  you  will  be  obliged  to  exercise  a 
strict  supervision. 

In  the  first  place  he  should  have  had  a  good  run  before  being 
brought  into  the  house,  where  of  necessity  everything  will  prove 
strange  and  will  tend  to  make  him  more  or  less  nervous.  The 

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strangeness  of  a  new  home,  new  people,  etc.,  will  often  make  an 
old  and  ordinarily  well-trained  dog  forget  himself,  so  the  rule 
holds  good  in  all  cases.  After  fondling  and  petting  him  to  a 
limited  extent  take  him  into  a  corner  of  the  room  previously 
prepared  with  a  rug  or  pillow,  and  tie  him  up  with  a  fairly  short 
leash  or  chain.  Remain  with  him  for  some  time  until  he  has 
tired  of  gazing  around  and  has  of  his  own  accord  lain  down,  ap- 
parently to  sleep.  If,  when  you  leave  him,  he  should  cry,  or 
even  be  inclined  to  be  noisy,  appear  suddenly  and  reprove  him  by 
speaking  quickly  and  sternly,  telling  him  to  lie  down  or  keep 


DRUID  VIXEN. 


quiet.  He  will  quickly  obey,  for  the  same  words  have  been 
frequently  used  in  his  early  training.  In  about  two  or  three 
hours  yon  should  ask  him,  "Do  you  want  to  go  out?"  and  when 
at  the  length  of  his  chain  he  has  manifested  his  willingness,  take 
him  on  the  chain  to  the  door  leading  to  the  yard,  and,  if  in- 
closed, let  him  loose  to  remain  out  as  long  as  may  be  necessary. 
When  you  take  him  in  he  can  be  allowed  to  follow  you  through 
the  house  without  a  chain,  and  for  a  gradually  extended  time  be 
kept  free  to  frolic  about.  He  should  be  taught  that  his  corner 
belongs  to  him,  and  that  when  you  say,  "Go  to  your  corner,"  he 


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must  obey.  Prompt  obedience  should  be  demanded  on  all  occa- 
sions and  if  this  rule  is  enforced  much  care  and  trouble  will  be 
avoided. 

The  housebreaking  of  a  dog  will  be  greatly  facilitated  and 
simplified  if  one,  and  only  one,  member  of  the  family  assumes  the 
whole  charge  of  the  dog,  and  when  that  person  is  not  present 
the  dog  should  be  tied  in  his  corner.  This  methodical  care 
should  be  persevered  in  for  several  days,  and  the  result  will 
never  fail  to  prove  perfectly  satisfactory. 

Remember  one  thing,  namely,  always  let  your  dog  out  the 
FIRST  thing  in  the  morning  and  the  VERY  LAST  thing  at 
night.  Have  his  chain  quite  short  at  night,  and  he  will  be  much 
less  likely  to  offend.  Once  he  learns  the  way  out  and  the  habits 
required  of  him  he  will  very  quickly  adapt  himself  to  them,  and 
should  he  then  offend  in  the  house  in  any  way  it  will  be  due 
either  to  his  not  being  well  or  to  negligence  on  the  part  of  the 
one  having  him  in  charge.  Regular  exercise  and  opportunity 
to  relieve  himself  will  prevent  a  repetition.  If  caught  in  the 
act  he  should  be  punished  not  with  a  strap  or  a  cuff,  but  se- 
verely scolded.  Bear  in  mind  that  a  Boston  Terrier  is  a  very 
affectionate  animal,  and  hence  exceedingly  sensitive.  Speak 
quickly,  looking  very  stern,  straight  in  his  eyes,  and  he  will  feel 
it  most  keenly;  strike  him  and  you  will  either  cow  him  or  he 
will,  if  old  enough,  resent  it  by  becoming  surly.  It  is  seldom 
necessary  to  administer  other  than  a  rebuke  in  order  to  convince 
him  that  he  has  offended  and  displeased  you,  and  he  will  show  his 
sorrow  most  decidedly.  Having  convinced  him  of  his  wrong- 
doing, send  him  to  his  corner  and  make  him  remain  there  in 
disgrace  for  a  short  time;  then  call  him  to  you,  and,  after  again 
expressing  your  surprise,  but  more  mildly,  gradually  make  up 
to  him,  and  you  will  be  greatly  pleased  at  his  attempts  to  regain 
his  former  position  in  your  affection.  After  he  has  been  a 
member  of  your  household  for  a  couple  of  weeks  he  will  of  his 
own  accord  make  known  his  desire  to  go  out,  should  occasion 
require  oftener  than  is  his  usual  custom,  by  going  to  the  door 
and  by  otherwise  making  the  fact  known.  Whenever  he  does 
so  do  not  fail  to  respond,  and  thus  not  only  enable  him  to  re- 
lieve himself,  but  to  assure  him  that  you  approve  of  his  actions. 

Make  a  companion  of  your  dog,  study  his  peculiarities  of 
temperament  the  same  as  you  would  a  child  you  were  about  to 
instruct;  talk  "dog  talk"  to  him  and  he  will  all  the  more  quickly 
learn  what  you  mean.  For  the  information  of  novices  I  would 


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state  that  "dog  talk"  resembles  very  closely  the  same  vocabulary 
you  would  employ  when  speaking  to  a  babe  in  the  arms,  coupled 
with  endearing  terms,  and  with  a  rising  inflection  of  the  voice, 
the  combination  forming  a  language  of  its  own,  peculiarly 
adapted  and  very  intelligent  to  the  canine  race. 

If  for  any  reason  you  think  your  dog  has  offended  in  any 
place  or  places  in  the  house  it  will  be  well  to  place  a  little  to- 
bacco or  pepper  at  these  spots,  and  you  can  be  assured  that  he 
will  avoid  them  in  the  future. 

To  sum  up  the  requirements  of  housebreaking  and  tabulate 
them  in  rule  form: 

First Let  your  dog  have  one  master  or  mistress  who  will 

keep  the  dog  under  supervision  during  a  reasonable  period  of 
probation. 

Second — Fasten  him  up  when  it  is  not  convenient  to  watch 
him. 

Third — Always  take  him  out  immediately  upon  letting  him 
loose,  leading  him  through  the  house  the  first  few  days. 

Fourth — Let  him  out  at  regular  intervals  during  the  day,  and 
always  the  first  thing  in  the  morning  and  as  late  as  possible  at 
night. 

Fifth — Tie  him  up  at  night  with  a  short  chain  or  leash. 
Sixth — If  you  would  have  your  dog  cleanly  in  his  habits  love 
him.     Treat  him  with  due  consideration,  and  do  not  expect  or 
try  to  exact  impossibilities. 

When  we  consider  what  grand  watchdogs  Boston  Terriers  are 
when  properly  handled,  it  is  more  than  surprising  that  they  are 
not  kept  in  every  house  where  valuables  are  at  hand  and  where 
the  lives  of  the  occupants  are  often  at  the  mercy  of  midnight 
prowlers.  When  we  desire  a  dog  to  be  watchful  it  does  not 
necessarily  imply  that  he  is  to  be  savage  and  tear  strangers 
promiscuously  to  pieces,  but  that  he  should  simply  be  on  the 
alert  when  we  are  sleeping  the  sleep  of  the  just.  Here  is  where  the 
discrimination  and  discernment  of  this  breed  is  clearly  exem- 
plified, for  when  properly  trained  your  dog  will  not  arouse  the 
whole  household  should,  perchance,  a  member  of  your  family  re- 
main out  rather  late  at  his  club,  for  the  dog  will  recognize  him 
even  though  the  step  be  a  little  off  at  times,  and  will  simply 
welcome  by  quiet  manifestations  the  pilgrim's  safe  return.  If 
you  leave  your  dog  loose  at  night  he  will  show  his  breeding  and 
good  sense,  and  working  on  the  principle  that  "the  best  is  none 
too  good,"  will  select  a  soft  pillow  on  the  sofa,  coiling  himself  up 

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and  thus  invite  Morpheus  to  reign  supreme.  On  the  contrary,  if 
you  will  fasten  him  by  a  fairly  short  leash  in  the  hall 
at  the  head  of  the  stairs,  obliging  him  to  sleep  on  an  old  piece 
of  carpet,  he  will  quickly  consider  himself  on  duty,  and  will 
promptly  notify  you  of  any  unusual  or  strange  sounds  that  may 
emanate  from  below.  This  post  of  vantage  fairly  controls  the 
advance  of  any  burglar,  for  a  small  dog's  bark  or  baby's  cry  is 
most  dreaded  by  Bill  Syke's  fraternity,  and  they  will  quickly 
seek  another  house.  This  is  also  the  proper  place  for  the  dog 
when  the  family  is  down  in  the  dining-room  at  dinner,  and  if 
the  doors  of  the  rooms  are  left  open  you  need  have  no  fear  of 
second-story  artists. 


LORD  DERBY 

It  is  natural  for  Boston  Terriers  to  be  watchful  if  given  half 
a  chance,  consequently  you  must  not  overfeed  your  dog,  for  we 
well  know  that  a  glutton  sleeps  soundly.  If  you  wish  him  to 
prove  a  faithful  and  thoroughly  reliable  guardian  give  him  a 
hearty  meal  for  breakfast  and  only  a  tidbit  for  supper.  In  other 
words  he  should  indulge  his  sleeping  ability  at  odd  times  during 
the  day,  so  that  at  night,  with  an  empty  stomach,  his  brain  will 
be  clear  and  his  senses  acute. 

The  best  way  to  quickly  develop  these  watching  propensities 
is  to  test  them  from  time  to  time.  Begin  the  very  first  night  by 
providing  an  entertainment  for  him,  and  never  fail  to  respond 
by  appearing  in  the  hall  should  he  bark  as  if  he  had  reason  to  do 


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so.  One  plan  is  to  have  a  string  run  from  the  bedroom  down 
through  one  of  the  openings  of  the  banisters  and  attached  to  the 
other  end  a  piece  of  wood,  which  should  be  concealed  in  a 
closet  or  behind  a  door.  When  all  have  retired  and  stillness 
reigns  supreme  give  the  cord  a  few  pulls,  just  enough  to  make 
a  slight  noise  in  the  hall  below.  If  your  dog  jumps  up  and 
barks,  go  out  and  let  him  loose,  and  he  will  run  down  stairs  to 
the  seat  of  the  disturbance.  Go  down  with  him,  encouraging 
him  and  showing  him  that  he  is  doing  right  by  saying,  "Go  for 
him,  find  him,  boy,"  etc.  After  a  few  minutes  you  can  both  re- 
turn; reward  him  with  praise  and  petting,  and  then,  after  fasten- 
ing him  up,  retire  to  your  room.  This  can  be  repeated  very  late 
the  same  night,  should  you  chance  to  wake  up,  and  the  pro- 
gramme continued  each  night  for  a  week,  various  changes  being 
made  from  time  to  time. 

If  you  will  promptly  jump  out  of  bed  when  he  sounds  an 
alarm  and  listen  with  him  for  a  few  minutes  he  will  quickly 
catch  on  to  the  idea  that  if  he  wants  you  he  has  simply  to  bark. 
There  is  a  marked  distinction  between  a  bark  and  a  whine,  and 
while  the  former  demands  an  immediate  response  the  latter 
should  be  as  quickly  suppressed  by  a  good  scolding  and  by 
calling  out,  "Lie  down,"  or  "Be  quiet,  sir." 

We  will  now  suppose  that  you  have  tested  your  dog  quite 
thoroughly  with  the  cord  and  wood,  and  that  he  is  quick  to 
respond.  If  you  desire  to  continue  this  method  vary  it  by 
having  the  cord  on  the  outside  of  the  house  so  that  the  wood 
will  serve  as  a  "tick  tack"  on  one  of  the  windows  of  the  lower 
floor,  and  when  this  method  has  been  exhausted  ask  the  night 
watchman  once  or  twice  a  week  to  shake  the  front  or  back  door 
just  to  make  sure  that  you  dog  is  wide  awake  to  his  responsi- 
bilities. A  good  watch  dog  is  of  much  more  practical  value 
than  any  burglar  alarm  that  was  ever  invented,  but  as  has  been 
stated  before,  in  order  that  he  shall  prove  thoroughly  reliable 
you  must  be  ready  and  willing  to  at  all  times  get  out  of  your 
warm  bed  in  response  to  his  summons.  If,  however,  you  will 
not  do  your  share  he  will  tire  of  doing  his  duty  and  in  the  time 
of  real  danger  will  be  as  useless  as  a  wooden  idol.  Many  instances 
might  be  cited  where  houses  marked  for  looting  have  been  thus 
successfully  protected,  and  the  neighbors  have  paid  the  penalty  for 
not  also  possessing  so  reliable  a  burglar  alarm. 

Now,  remember  that  you  are  not  to  get  up  to  interview  a 
housebreaker,  for  none  will  be  there,  but  solely  to  encourage 

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your  dog  and  to  assure  him  that  he  has  done  his  duty  splendidly. 
The  burglars  will  make  tracks  just  as  soon  as  they  hear  your  dog, 
and  will  give  your  house  a  wide  berth  in  the  future.  Let  the 
dog  loose  and  urge  him  to  bark  and  go  down  with  him  to  the 
place  from  whence  the  noise  came.  He  will  lead  the  way,  and, 
realizing  that  you  are  interested,  will  manifest  extra  vigilance  in 
the  future.  Thus  you  will  be  able  to  keep  away  unpleasant, 
nocturnal  visitors  without  the  necessity  of  ever  receiving  them. 
Study  the  temperament  of  your  dog  just  the  same  as  if  you 
were  about  to  impart  valuable  information  to  a  child,  and  apply 


REMLIK    BONNIE 


much  the  same  tactics  to  enforce  attention  and  strict  obedience 
as  you  would  with  a  baby.  It  is  well  to  have  a  distinguishing 
whistle  when  you  call  him,  always  using  the  same  notes,  for 
then  he  will  not  be  inclined  to  start  for  any  one  using  another 
call.  Exercise  him  regularly  and  consistently,  and  avoid  over- 
feeding. A  house  dog  should  never  have  all  he  can  eat  at  any 
one  meal,  for  his  digestion  would  very  soon  be  seriously  im- 
paired. Avoid  sweets  of  every  kind,  for  there  is  nothing  you 
can  give  him  that  will  tend  more  quickly  to  cause  acute  gastritis, 
foul  breath  and  decayed  teeth. 

In  purchasing  a  dog  buy  from  a  reliable  party,  and  be  sure 

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that  your  dog  comes  from  a  healthy  atmosphere.  Remember 
that  you  cannot  find  absolute  perfection  in  the  points  of  any 
dog,  particularly  in  Boston  Terriers;  therefore,  be  prepared  to 
sacrifice  some  show  excellencies  for  true  merit,  unless  you  are 
prepared  to  pay  a  very  high  price.  A  good  specimen  always 
commands  a  fair  value,  for  the  demand  far  exceeds  the  supply, 
so  you  must  be  prepared  to  pay  something  for  your  pet.  Always 
buy  a  good  one,  rather  than  to  purchase  a  dog  of  doubtful 
breeding,  whose  chief  recommendation  is  his  low  price.  In  the 
former  instance  you  will  have  a  dog  that  from  the  beginning 
will  prove  a  handsome,  valuable  and  sporty  acquisition  to  your 
household,  while  in  the  latter  case  you  are  bound  to  daily  be- 
come more  and  more  dissatisfied  with  him,  and,  acting  upon  the 
advice  of  your  friends,  will  eventually  either  relegate  him  to 
the  stable  or  dispose  of  him  at  a  loss. 

Purchase  one  from  nine  to  eighteen  months  old,  and  one 
that  has  had  the  distemper.  He  is  then  old  enough  to  at  once 
become  a  true  companion,  and  the  liability  of  serious  illness 
would  be  reduced  to  a  minimum.  A  finely  bred  Boston  Terrier, 
with  proper  care,  should  live  to  the  age  of  ten  or  twelve  years. 
Some  live  much  longer  without  becoming  infirm,  but  the  above 
statement  as  to  their  longevity  is  a  fair  average.  Through  care- 
lessness or  indifferent  training  many  are  killed  by  accident. 
This  factor  should  always  be  borne  in  mind  when  exercising 
your  dog  in  the  city  streets,  and  he  should  have  special  training 
if  you  live  in  a  large  town. 

Boston  Terriers  are  not  aggressive  to  other  dogs,  hence  the 
injuries  sustained  as  a  result  of  fighting  are  very  few  and  far 
between.  As  a  companion  for  ladies  they  are  peculiarly  adapted, 
being  very  easy  to  get  under  perfect  control,  able  to  enjoy  no 
end  of  petting,  and  are  always  ready,  should  the  occasion 
require,  to  prove  their  true  allegiance  to  their  mistress. 

Space  will  not  admit  of  further  discussion  as  to  the  merits  of 
Boston  Terriers,  and  as  the  best  teacher  is  experience  you  had 
best  get  a  good  specimen  of  the  breed  and  learn  for  yourself 
their  many  good  qualities.  When  you  desire  a  sporty  canine 
companion  of  unusual  intelligence,  devotion  and  reliability  do 
not  fail  to  purchase  the  very  best  Boston  Terrier  you  can  afford, 
providing  you  are  attracted  by  him  and  he  in  turn  shows  an 
affinity  for  you,  and  if,  at  the  end  of  a  month,  you  are  not 
willing  to  confess  him  the  best  dog  you  ever  owned  you  will  be 
an  exception  to  the  rule. 

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CHAPTER  VI. 


BUYING  A  DOG. 

How  to  Select  a  Dog — Remarkable  Intelligence  of  the  Boston 
Terrier — Each  Dog's  Peculiarities  and  Characteristics — 
The  Best  Way  to  Buy— Reputable  Dealers— "Over  Dis- 
temper"— Some  Advice  on  Veterinarians — The  Dog.  vs. 
the  Bitch  as  a  Companion. 

THE  QUERY  is  often  heard,  "Why  are  Boston 
Terriers  so  sought  after  as  household  pets, 
and  why  are  they  so  expensive?"  In  the 
first  place,  as  stated  in  the  previous  pages, 
being  a  very  handsome  and  sporty  looking 
short-haired  dog,  they  are  peculiarly  adapted 
for  our  homes.  Coupled  with  this,  they  are 
of  a  very  affectionate  disposition  and  possess  an  even  tempera- 
ment. As  an  all-round  companion  they  appeal  most  forcibly  to 
all  lovers  of  dogs,  for  whilst  they  are  not  aggressive,  still  should 
circumstances  so  require  they  are  fully  capable  and  willing  to  take 
care  of  themselves  or  their  masters. 

As  to  the  second  query,  it  is  readily  answered  by  stating 
that  the  demand  for  well-bred  and  house-broken  Boston  Terriers 
far  exceeds  the  supply.  The  reason  for  this  is  not  only  be- 
cause they  are  so  highly  appreciated,  but  because  they  are  very 
difficult  to  raise.  It  may  seem  a  strange  statement  to  make,  but 
it  is  none  the  less  true,  that  about  65  per  cent,  die  at  birth  or 
prior  to  reaching  maturity,  and  generally  the  best  in  a  litter  are 
the  ones  that  ?re  lost.  This,  however,  is  not  an  exclusive  pecu- 
liarity of  the  breed  for  all  dog  fanciers  know  that  "the  good  die 
young"  and  it  is  always  the  best  of  the  lot  that  passes  away. 
Hence  their  very  scarcity  keeps  up  the  prices.  It  is  true  that 
poor  specimens  are  often  sold  for  the  proverbial  "song,"  but 
the  writer  is  dealing  in  this  little  volume  with  only  the  correct 
type  of  pedigreed  stock.  Mid  has  no  use  for  "Yah  Hoo's"  and 
"Muts."  The  question  is  also  asked,  "Are  they  intelligent?" 
The  reply  is  that  under  careful  instruction  they  can  be  taught 
any  known  trick  quite  as  readily  as  any  other  breed;  they 
possess  peculiar  reasoning  power,  and  whilst  they  not  only  be- 

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come  devotedly  attached  to  their  owner  and  members  of  the 
household,  still  also  prove  faithful  and  intelligent  guardians. 
Experience  justifies  the  writer  in  stating  that  for  a  house  pet 
and  boon  companion,  in  doors  and  out,  the  Boston  Terrier  can- 
not be  excelled.  Is  it  then  a  wonder  that  they  are  the  most  pop- 
ular dog  in  the  country,  for  human  experience  is  apt  to  be  very 
similar  and  there  are  hundreds  who  would  say  the  same. 

Now,  if  you  are  of  the  same  mind  or  open  to  conviction 
follow  these  directions  and  you  will  avoid  imposition  and  will 
secure  a  good  specimen  of  this  breed. 

It  has  already  been  stated  that  this  breed  is  not  readily 
raised,  particularly  when  the  attempt  is  made  to  rear  puppies 
in  a  kennel,  so  it  may  truthfully  be  stated  that  the  Boston  Ter- 
rier is  in  no  sense  a  kennel  dog,  hence  only  small  kennels  are 
needed;  for  until  a  pup  is  twelve  months  old  he  must  be  boarded 
with  a  family  who  is  paid  to  raise  him.  This  information  may 
be  used  when  buying  by  remembering  that  the  best  dispositioned 
dogs  are  in  the  smaller  places. 

As  a  general  rule  purchasers  are  advised  not  to  buy  other 
than  full  grown  dogs,  for  the  reason  that,  despite  the  best  care, 
so  many  pups  die  before  they  are  one  year  old.  Whilst  it  is 
true  that  all  dogs  do  not  have  to  go  through  distemper  in  one 
of  its  many  forms,  it  is  equally  certain  that  Boston  Terriers  are 
peculiarly  liable  to  contract  it  in  its  most  fatal  phase  and 
quickly  succumb  to  its  ravages.  Although  a  grown  dog  natur- 
ally costs  more  money,  you  will  be  amply  repaid  for  the  outlay 
if  you  know  that  it  has  had  the  distemper,  is  thoroughly  house- 
broken,  under  good  command  and  ready  to  prove  a  boon  com- 
panion. Only  those  who  have  been  through  a  seige  of  dis- 
temper can  know  what  it  means,  and  if  buyers  realized  this  they 
would  not  get  a  dog  who  has  not  had  the  disease. 

Each  dog  has  his  special  characteristics  and  individuality;  so 
when  about  to  make  a  selection,  always  choose  the  dog  that 
appeals  to  your  eye  and  seems  responsive  to  your  advances,  for 
he  will  give  you  the  best  satisfaction,  all  other  details,  such  as 
price,  age,  etc.,  being  equal.  Reference  is  not  being  made  to 
show  dogs,  but  to  highly  bred  dogs  suitable  for  household  pets. 
Naturally,  the  breeding  of  the  dog  should  be  considered,  for 
"like  begets  like,"  and  as  intelligence  is  a  most  important 
factor  we  can  only  be  certain  to  obtain  it  when  the  record  of 
the  ancestors  justifies  the  expectation. 

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A  perusal  of  the  foregoing  leads  us  very  naturally  to  realize 
the  importance  of  dealing  with  only  the  most  reliable  parties, 
who  have  dogs  to  sell,  otherwise  no  dependence  can  be  placed 
upon  the  pedigree,  personal  history  or  habits  of  the  dog.  Again, 
it  is  very  essential,  if  you  desire  to  avoid  unpleasant  conse- 
quences, to  secure  a  dog  that  has  been  brought  up  under  good 
sanitary  conditions,  and  not  one  that  has  been  neglected  and 
only  "conditioned"  to  sell  at  a  bench  show.  As  to  the  best 
markings,  that  is  simply  a  matter  of  preference;  the  same  will 
refer  to  the  kind  of  tail;  these  two  features  often  govern  or  regu- 
late the  price,  and  if  you  want  a  dog  with  perfectly  even  mark- 
ings and  just  the  correct  kind  of  screw  tail  you  must  be 


DAZZLER. 

prepared  to  pay  a  good  round  price.  These  two  are  very  hard 
points  to  get  in  perfection  and  consequently  dogs  possessing 
them  command  good  prices.  Remember  this  one  essential  fact 
in  selecting  a  dog,  namely,  that  it  is  almost  an  utter  impossibility 
for  a  man  to  find  a  dog  as  near  perfect  as  any  of  the  great 
cracks;  but  should  you  do  so  he  will  command  almost  any  price. 
Therefore,  seek  not  perfection,  for  one  is  almost  unattainable, 
for  when  you  examine  a  number  of  dogs  you  will  discover  that 
some  are  strong  in  the  head,  others  nice  in  the  tail;  some  a 
a  good  deal  off  in  markings,  others  decidedly  bully  in  shoulders, 
etc.,  etc.  Your  search  should  result  finally  in  acting  upon  the 
advice  already  given,  namely,  to  take  the  dog  that  attracts  you, 

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and  nine  times  out  of  ten  you  will  have  made  no  mistake,  for 
very  quickly  the  affinity  that  led  you  to  making  the  choice  will 
have  developed  and  both  dog  and  owner  will  be  more  than  sat- 
isfied. If  you  are  looking  for  a  bench  specimen  it  will  be  wiser 
to  take  a  good  judge,  whom  you  trust,  and  let  him  pick  for 
you,  for  no  book  can  teach  the  fine  points  of  a  breed.  Would- 
be  puchasers,  owing  to  living  in  a  distant  city,  cannot  always 
exercise  this  choice,  and  must  depend  upon  this  duty  being 
performed  by  a  friend  or  rely  entirely  on  the  honesty  and 
judgment  of  the  parties  who  offer  the  dog  for  sale.  Here 
again  rises  the  importance  of  dealing  with  a  reputable  kennel, 
one  whose  prestige,  already  secured  through  honest  and  reliable 
methods,  would  prove  a  certain  guarantee  of  satisfactory 
treatment. 

It  is  a  safe  statement  to  make  that  a  Boston  Terrier  who  has 
had  distemper  is  worth  double  at  eight  months  old  what  one  is 
who  has  the  disease  in  anticipation.     Like  scarlet  fever  among 
children,  distemper  is  very  liable  to  prove  disastrous  to  the  dog, 
even   though  it  is  not  actually  fatal.     Deafness   is   one   of  the 
sequels  to  be  dreaded;  chorea,  similar  in  its  manifestations  to 
St.  Vitus  dance;  partial  or  total  blindness,  various  skin  diseases 
and    other    after    effects,    any    of    which    might    very    properly 
prompt  you   to  put  the  dog  out  of  his   misery  often   follow  this 
dreaded  illness.     When  selecting  a  dog,  unles  you  have  perfect 
confidence  in  the  seller,  try  and  verify  his  statement  if  he  states 
that  the  dog  really  has  had  this  disease.     Unfortunately,  how- 
ever,   distemper    will    sometimes    afflict    the    dog    twice,    and 
although  the  second  attack  is  not  generally  as  severe,  still  in  ex- 
ceptional cases  it  is  very  acute  and  more  likely  to  become  asso- 
ciated with  pneumonia,  with  which  complication  it  is  generally 
fatal.    These    second    attacks    naturally   tend   to    discredit    the 
statement  of  the  seller,  therefore  it  is  best,  when  possible,  to 
have  his  claim  investigated  and  confirmed.     The   seller  labors 
under  another  disadvantage,  for  if  the  dog  is  taken  sick  a  month 
or  so  after  being  sold,  and  a  veterinary,  well-posted  on  horses 
and  cattle,  but  never  having  had  any  experience  with   Boston 
Terriers,  is  called  in,  at  once  proceeds  on  general  principles  to 
proclaim  the  dreaded  fact  that  the  dog  has  distemper,  when  in 
reality  he  has  only  a  slight  cold  or  his  digestion  is  for  the  time 
being  somewhat   impaired.     You  will   need   not   only   the   best 
"vet."  you  can  obtain,  but  one  who  is  thoroughly  honest  and 
above  the  contemptible  practices  of  some  who  adorn  (?)   that 

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profession.  It  has  been  the  custom  of  some  of  these  latter  to 
share  or  limit  their  responsibility  by  stating  emphatically  that 
the  dog  was  undoubtedly  a  sick  dog  when  purchased,  although 
several  weeks  or  even  months  have  elapsed  since  the  animal 
changed  hands.  Some  will  go  further,  by  declaring  that  the 
dog  had  always  been  an  invalid,  thus  discrediting  the  seller  re- 
gardless of  his  reputation  for  honest  dealing.  Possibly  they 
think  that  such  an  occult  demonstration  will  add  to  their  im- 
portance, when,  as  a  matter  of  fact,  an  intelligent  person  will 


DRUID  MERK. 

quickly  realize  that  it  is  a  subterfuge  pure  and  simple,  and  al- 
though prompted  by  profound  ignorance  is  none  the  less  dis- 
quieting to  the  purchaser  and  unjust  to  the  seller.  Men  of  this 
stamp  have  done  much  harm  to  reputable  kennels  and  have 
spread  abroad  the  idea  that  all  dog  men  are  robbers. 

It  would  be  a  boon  to  all  parties  concerned  if  the  custom  to 
have  every  dog  regularly  examined  and  certified  to  by  a  com- 
petent "vet."  prior  to  a  sale  being  consummated,  the  would-be 
purchaser  to  select  the  veterinary,  were  in  vogue. 

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Fortunately,  however,  there  are  in  most  of  our  large  cities  a 
number  of  very  competent  and  honest  veterinaries,  who  have 
made  a  special  study  of  the  dog  and  are  fully  capable  to  render 
prompt  and  efficient  aid  in  time  of  need.  Should  your  dog  be 
ill  and  really  need  the  services  of  a  "vet."  try  and  secure  one  of 
these,  so  that  the  proper  diagnosis  can  be  made.  The  treatment 
in  most  cases  is  so  simple  that  it  is  a  secondary  consideration. 
First  and  foremost  you  want  to  know  what  the  trouble  is,  and 
nursing,  proper  nourishment,  with  a  modicum  of  drugs,  will  do 
the  rest. 

Now,  to  sum  up,  purchase  as  good  a  Boston  Terrier  as  you 
can  possibly  afford;  use  good  judgment  in  selecting  him;  buy 
only  from  a  tesponsible  party,  and  once  obtaining  the  dog  take 
good  care  of  him  by  exercising  common  sense  in  regulating  his 
eating  and  habits.  , 

Persons  often  write  to  know  how  much  cheaper  a  bitch  is 
than  a  male  dog.  The  reply  is  that  if  they  possess  the  same 
degree  of  excellence,  as  to  show  points  there  is  practically  no 
difference  in  the  market  value  as  applied  to  the  Boston  Terrier, 
but  when  they  are  champions,  naturally  the  dog  is  of  greater 
value.  Again,  we  are  asked  which  sex  is  best  for  a  house  pet. 
This  is  a  very  hard  question  to  answer  when  the  query  is  made 
about  Boston  Terriers,  for  they  cannot  help  being  of  a  most 
affectionate  disposition,  but  there  is  no  denying  the  fact  that 
the  females  are  the  most  trusting  and  clinging,  possibly  not  so 
pronounced  in  their  enthusiasm  or  open  in  their  manifestations 
of  affection,  but  have  a  way  all  their  own  of  showing  their  deep 
love  for  their  owner.  It  is  true  that  when  kept  simply  as  pets 
they  must  be  cared  for  twice  a  year.  This  is  the  only  objection 
that  can  be  urged  against  them,  and  that  is  readily  provided  for 
by  sending  them  to  pass  those  weeks  at  some  well-appointed 
kennel,  where  they  will  not  only  receive  the  best  of  care,  but 
be  absolutely  safe.  We  all  know  that  a  dog  will  often  wander 
beyond  certain  prescribed  limits  in  the  company  of  other  dogs, 
whilst  his  sister  could  not  be  coaxed  out  of  the  yard.  Accord- 
ingly there  is  less  likelihood  of  your  losing  a  bitch.  If  you  desire 
to  breed,  always  select  a  bitch  that  is  rather  long  in  the  body, 
whose  breeding  is  of  the  best,  and  mate  her  along  sensible  lines, 
which  are  fully  brought  out  in  the  chapter  on  breeding.  It 
matters  not  which  sex  you  select  for  house  pets  providing  you 
love  them,  for  with  Boston  Terriers  love  is  very  contagious. 

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CHAPTER  VII. 

THE  CARE  OF  A  DOG. 

The  Foundation  of  Health— Feeding— The  Happy  Medium— 
What  and  When  to  Feed— The  Candy  Curse— The  Play- 
thing— The  Importance  of  Exercise — The  Airing — The 
Walk — Street  Breaking  a  Dog — Following  a  Trap. 

AS  IT  has  been  our  aim  and  purpose  to  make 
this  little  book  practical  and  useful  to  all 
classes  of  Boston  Terrier  owners,  we  will 
give  briefly  a  few  directions,  for  the  benefit 
of  the  novice,  as  to  the  care  of  a  house  dog. 
The  foundation  of  health,  in  dogs,  as  well 
as  humans,  is  the  stomach,  and  we  will  therefore  first  con- 
sider the  cardinal  principles  of  feeding.  If  is  safe  to  say 
that  a  vast  majority  of  dogs  kept  as  household  pets  are  overfed, 
and  as  a  natural  result  they  take  on  a  superabundance  of  flesh 
and  become  lazy  and  indolent.  In  order  that  the  dog  should 
always  be  "up  and  coming"  he  should  be  fed  lightly.  In 
other  words,  he  should  be  kept  in  a  condition  to  relish  any- 
thing that  is  put  before  him.  Dogs  are  proverbially  like  children 
in  that  they  will  eat  until  they  absolutely  cannot  take  in  another 
mouthful,  then  lie  down  and  in  the  blissful  ignorance  of  sleep 
patiently  awaiting  the  pain  of  colic  and  its  attendant  sorrows, 
which,  however,  do  not  deter  them  from  repeating  the  same 
folly  the  very  next  time  that  opportunity  affords.  They  lack 
discretion  and  method  and  you  must  therefore  use  discretion 
for  them,  acting  much  as  you  would  if  trying  to  raise  a  child. 
Regulate  carefully  the  amount  of  food  given  by  the  amount  of 
exercise  that  'the  dog  has  taken,  varying  each  day  to  fit  the 
needs  of  the  moment. 

It  is  a  good  idea  to  weigh  your  dog  from  time  to  time,  and 
having  ascertained  what  his  weight  ought  to  be  to  increase  or 
decrease  the  quantity  of  food  given,  so  as  to  keep  him  in  the 
best  posible  condition.  In  hot  weather,  or  after  a  day  when 
rain  and  storm  has  forced  him  to  loll  around  the  house,  do  not 
feed  him  as  much  as  you  would  under  other  circumstances.  If, 
on  the  other  hand,  it  is  the  dead  of  a  cold  winter,  or  you  have 

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had  the  dog  out  for  a  long  walk  and  he  has  other  hard  work  or 
exercise,  increase  his  portion  slightly.  Many  people  expect  their 
dog  to  run  for  miles  after  their  trap  and  still  provide  him  with 
no  extra  food.  The  result  is  that  the  dog  is  in  a  continually 
half-starved  state,  bolts  his  food,  and  in  his  weakened  condition 
ruins  his  digestion.  It  might  be  well  to  say  here  that  it  is 
possible  to  go  to  either  extreme  and  one  is  as  bad  as  the  other. 
Neither  the  dog  that  is  so  fat  that  he  can  hardly  waddle  or  the 
dog  that  is  famished  is  in  true  health.  His  ribs  are  a  very  good 
indication  of  the  condition  that  he  is  in  and  they  should  be  just 


OPAL. 


visible,  not  noticeable.  In  order  to  secure  this  condition,  or 
even  good  health,  your  dog's  stomach  must  be  in  perfect  order 
and  the  best  way  to  keep  his  stomach  in  order  is  to  watch  care- 
fully what  goes  into  it. 

Table  scraps,  while  they  are  not  the  best  food  in  the  world, 
still  they  will  keep  a  dog  in  good  health  if  they  are  carefully  at- 
tended to.  Nine  out  of  ten  of  the  dogs  that  are  kept  in  the  city 
are  used  as  a  sort  of  vulture  to  clean  up  what  is  left  on  the  plates 
after  each  meal,  a  system  that  is  convenient  if  not  productive 
to  the  best  health  of  the  dog.  In  all  the  big  kennels  of  the 

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country  the  dogs  receive  but  one  meal  a  day  and  if  that  is 
enough  to  keep  these  dogs,  who  get  a  great  deal  of  systematic 
exercise,  in  the  pink  of  condition  it  is  certainly  sufficient  to  keep 
a  house  pet  in  the  same  state.  With  some  owners  it  is  the 
custom  to  feed  a  big  meal  at  night,  while  others  do  this  in 
the  morning,  which  seems  to  be  the  better  time.  The  morning 
meal  may  consist  of  scraps,  cut  up  fine  and  well  mixed.  This 
should  be  done  for  a  double  purpose  of  preventing  bolting  and 
affording  a  chance  to  have  the  food  when  it  reaches  the  stomach 
of  being  already  mixed.  It  will  also  be  found  a  good  cure  for 
those  dogs  who  are  in  the  habit  of  picking  and  choosing  their 
food.  This  is  generally  the  result  of  bad  bringing  up,  though 
too  often  overfeeding  and  consequent  lack  of  appetite  is  also 
liable  to  make  a  dog  fastidious.  Meat,  fish  (carefully  boned), 
cereals,  vegetables  (except  potatoes),  and  bread  all  make  good 
things  to  feed. 

Soups  and  gruels  alternated  with  dog  biscuits  should  make 
up  the  evening  meal  or  lunch.  There  are  half  a  dozen  different 
kinds  of  dog  crackers  on  the  market  and  any  of  the  reliable 
brands  are  good.  The  makers  of  these  foods  are  loud  in  their 
praise  and  extravagant  in  their  claims  for  them,  but  long  prac- 
tice has  found  that  they  are  not  a  good  thing  to  give  a  dog  as  a 
steady  diet.  There  is  a  great  temptation  to  do  this,  especially  if 
one  is  not  keeping  house  for  they  are  cheap  and  handy,  but  the 
practice  is  not  to  be  encouraged.  , 

The  one  thing  that  above  all  others  causes  sorrows,  sickness 
and  pain  to  city  dogs  is  the  feeding  of  sweets.  I  wish  that  the 
publishers  of  this  book  would  allow  to  have  printed  in  bold  type 
the  warning,  "Don't  feed  candy,"  but  this  they  will  not  permit, 
so  I  will  have  to  be  content  with  making  that  warning  as  strong 
as  I  can  in  one  short  paragraph.  There  are  more  dogs  that  die 
and  suffer  from  candy  eating,  I  am  speaking  now  of  pet  dogs 
only,  than  from  any  other  half  a  dozen  causes.  Candy  destroys 
the  desire  for  real,  good,  nourishing  food,  it  ruins  the  stomach 
and  digestion,  and  it  rots  the  teeth,  and  yet  hundreds  of  well- 
meaning,  kind-hearted  persons  who  would  not  willingly  cause 
a  dog  so  much  as  a  fear  make  them  suffer  untold  agonies,  just 
because  they  have  not  strength  of  mind  enough  to  see  a  dog  beg 
for  what  is  as  bad  for  them  as  poison.  Here  again  a  dog's  sim- 
ilarity to  a  child  may  be  seen,  for  they  all  dearly  love  candy,  and 
once  given  a  taste  of  it  will  never  cease  to  beg  for  it.  Of  course, 
it  is  hard  to  refuse  them,  but  is  it  not  better  to  do  so  than  to 

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have  the  dog's  health  and  comfort  destroyed  for  life?  Oh!  if 
they  only  knew  what  discomfort,  what  pain,  candy  causes  there  is 
not  a  dog  lover  in  the  United  States  that  would  ever  give  a  dog 
a  taste  of  sweets. 

I  would  not  for  a  moment  have  my  readers  think,  as  they 
may  after  reading  the  foregoing  pages,  that  the  Boston  Terrier 
is  a  difficult  dog  to  feed  properly,  and  they  are  not,  for  what  has 
been  advanced  will  apply  equally  well  to  any  breed  of  dogs. 


SWELL. 


All  that  it  has  been  my  intention  to  do  is  to  make  a  plea  that 
the  dogs  be  fed  along  common  sense  lines.  You  surely  ought 
to  be  wiling  to  exercise  due  care  and  take  a  little  trouble  for 
your  dog,  not  alone  because  of  his  intrinsic  value,  but  also  for 
his  own  sake. 

Another  thing  that  should  be  brought  up  while  we  are  on 
the  subject  of  feeding  is  that  of  giving  a  bone  to  the  dog.  Nearly 
every  author  who  has  dipped  his  pen  in  ink  to  write  on  doggy 

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matters  has  advised  that  a  bone  be  given  to  the  dogs  to  play  with 
and  gnaw  on,  but  many  of  them  have  failed  to.  warn  that  not 
all  kinds  of  bones  are  good  for  this  purpose.  Chicken  bones 
should  never  be  given  to  a  clog,  for  they  are  easily  cracked  with 
the  teeth  and  a  splinter  swallowed  may  do  a  world  of  harm.  A 
bone  splinter  in  the  stomach  or  the  intestines  has  often  caused  a 
good  dog's  death  and  the  chances  of  such  an  accident  are  too 
great  to  make  it  advisable  to  give  chicken  bones.  A  big  shin 
bone,  with  the  joint  attached  to  it  makes  a  very  good  thing  to 
give  a  dog  to  chew  on  and  play  with.  There  is  absolutely  no 
virtue  in  an  eld  soup  bone  that  has  all  the  good  boiled  out  of 
it,  besides  these  are  soft  and  can  be  broken  by  a  strong  dog. 

By  nature  the  Boston  Terrier  is  a  playful  dog,  if  he  were  not 
he  would  not  enjoy  that  popularity  that  is  his,  and  it  is  well  that 
he  be  given  something  to  play  with  while  in  the  house.  For  this 
purpose  there  is  nothing  in  the  world  so  good  as  an  old  shoe. 
Let  him  have  this  and  see  that  it  is  always  kept  in  a  certain 
place  and  .you  will  have  little  difficulty  in  training  him  to  use 
that  and  that  alone  for  his  frolics.  If  he  should  happen  to  take 
a  fancy  to  a  rug  or  some  other  article  around  the  house,  take 
him  away  from  it  and  give  him  the  shoe.  A  few  repetitions 
of  this  will  teach  him  the  purpose  of  his  plaything  and  generally 
you  will  have  no  further  trouble  with  him.  If,  however,  he 
persists  in  his  wrong-doing,  tie  him  up  on  a  short  chain  when 
he  is  caught  in  mischief  and  it  will  not  take  him  many  weeks  to 
come  to  associate  the  confinement  with  the  destructiveness.  In 
extreme  cases  a  little  tobacco  or  tobasco  sauce  placed  on  the 
articles  he  plays  with  will  prove  an  effective  cure.  Do  not  place 
too  much  of  the  punishment  on  the  things  for  you  do  not  want 
to  make  him  sick,  only  to  afford  a  surprise  that  will  prove 
lasting. 

Next  to  food  the  most  important  thing  in  the  well  keeping 
of  a  dog  is  exercise.  Although  this  subject  has  been  touched 
upon  in  previous  pages,  still  it  will  bear  repetition  and  amplifica- 
tion. We  all  know  that  if  we  are  to  keep  ourselves  in  good 
health  we  must  indulge  in  at  least  a  certain  amount  of  exercise, 
and  this  same  rule  holds  equally  good  with  the  lower  members 
of  the  animal  kingdom. 

A  dog's  exercise  may  be  divided  into  two  classes,  the  first 
a  simple  airing  to  give  a  chance  for  the  animal  to  relieve  him- 
self. For  this  purpose  a  closed  in  yard  is  all  that  is  needed.  It 
is  not  sufficient,  however,  to  let  your  dog  out  in  the  yard  to 

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play  all  by  himself,  for  as  soon  as  the  necessities  of  nature 
have  been  complied  with,  he  will  come  to  the  door  and  crouch- 
ing down  wait  to  be  admitted.  In  the  warm  months  this  may 
cause  no  harm,  but  in  winter,  with  ice,  rain  and  snow,  the 
climatic  conditions,  he  quickly  becomes  'chilled,  catches  a  cold 
and  becomes  a  fit  subject  for  pneumonia  or  other  ills.  Another 
reason  why  the  owner  should  watch  the  dog  while  he  is  out  in 
the  yard  is  that  by  observing  his  passages  a  very  good  idea  of 
his  condition  may  be  formed.  In  no  other  way  can  you  so 
quickly  detect  that  something  is  not  quite  right  than  by  this 


SIRDAR. 


observation.  Should  he  be  constipated  or  unduly  relaxed,  a 
slight  change  in  diet  may  remedy  the  trouble  and  avert  a  serious 
illness. 

In  addition  to  his  airing  your  dog  should  have  at  least  an 
hour's  walk  in  the  open  each  day.  This  is  an  important  part  of 
his  life,  not  only  as  an  aid  to  digestion  and  exercise,  but  also 
as  a  pleasure  to  you,  for  you  will  come  to  enjoy  the  walks  with 
your  canine  friend  and  the  benefit  that  it  will  do  your  health 
will  also  be  considerable.  If  you  are  to  enjoy  to  the  fullest 
extent  this  feature  of  your  dog  you  should  get  a  dog  weighing 

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somewhere  between  fifteen  and  twenty-two  pounds.  If  you 
get  a  dog  that,  is  smaller  than  that  you  will  naturally  have  to 
lift  him  in  and  out  of  cars  and  carriages  and,  unless  you  want 
to  risk  the  chance  of  having  him  maimed  or  killed,  you  will 
have  to  keep  him  on  a  lead.  If,  on  the  other  hand,  he  is  a  big 
dog  he  will  be  too  large  to  go  on  the  cars  or  in  your  brougham, 
and  on  many  other  occasions  you  will  find  that  he  takes  up  too 
much  room.  Therefore,  so  as  not  to  have  him  burdensome, 
select  a  medium  sized  specimen,  a  good  all-round  dog,  capable  of 
taking  care  of  himself  in  any  company  or  under  any  conditions. 
By  this  advice  I  do  not  mean  in  any  way  to  decry  the  merits 
of  the  Toy  Boston  Terrier,  which  so  many  prefer,  for  I  well 
know  their  advantages,  but  I  also  appreciate  that  owing  to 
their  size  they  have  to  be  a  great  care  to  their  owners.  They, 
therefore,  cannot  be  so  companionable  as  their  larger  brothers, 
for  their  comradeship  is  necessarily  limited. 

The  first  thing  that  you  must  teach  your  dog  if  you  would 
take  him  walking  in  the  crowded  thoroughfares  of  a  city  is 
prompt  and'  strict  obedience  to  your  whistle.  Select  some  dis- 
tinctive call  of  one,  two  or  three  notes  and  always  use  it  so 
that  he  will  readily  distinguish  your  call  from  others,  but  only 
use  it  when  you  really  want  him,  as  he  soon  learns  the  moral 
of  the  story  of  the  boy  who  called  "Wolf!"  and  he  will  think 
you  are  only  fooling  him.  It  is  necessary  "that  he  should  be 
taught  to  obey  your  call  before  you  venture  on  the  streets. 
The  best  way  to  teach  him  is  to  whistle  the  desired  notes,  en- 
couraging him  to  come  to  you,  and  when  he  obeys  pet  and  make 
much  of  him.  Half  an  hour  will  generally  be  all  that  is  needed 
to  teach  this  lesson,  and  when  once  you  are  sure  that  he  knows 
what  is  expected  of  him  punish  him  if  he  does  not  come.  The 
next  step  is  to  have  him  trained  to  walk  right  beside  you.  This 
is  an  important  part  of  his  training  and  will  be  found  to  be 
invaluable  many  times.  It  is  the  best  preventive  for  fights,  and 
will  be  found  a  great  convenience  in  a  crowd  or  crossing  streets. 
Call  the  dog  to  you  and  saying  the  words,  "To  heel,"  or  some- 
thing similar,  make  him  walk  beside  you.  Always  give  the  com- 
mand the  same  way,  using  the  same  words  and  the  same  tone 
of  voice  and  gradually  increase  the  distance  that  you  have  him 
walk  near  you  till  he  is  perfectly  trained  in  this  respect.  You 
can  let  him  run  ahead  with  the  words,  "All  right,"  or  "Go  on," 
but  care  should  be  taken  not  to  allow  him  to  leave  you  till  you 
give  your  permission.  It  is  a  good  plan  to  always  call  your  dog 

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to  heel  on  crossing  a  street  and  a  week  or  so  of  this  will  often 
find  him  coming  to  you  of  his  own  accord.  If  he  should  do 
anything  directly  contrary  to  your  commands,  scold  him  severely 
and  put  him  on  the  leash.  This  is  one  of  the  best  ways  of  pun- 
ishing a  dog  and  if  you  notice  the  downhearted  and  contrite 
way  in  which  he  walks  along  while  under  this  disgrace  you 
will  yourself  be  convinced  that  it  is  an  effective  reprimand.  It 
is  a  good  plan  to  always  carry  a  lead  with  you,  for  if  that  is  the 
way  in  which  he  has  been  punished  you  will  find  that  a  mere 


OAKMONT   SENSATION. 


sight  of  it  will  often  cause  him  to  mend  his  ways.  When  your 
dog  has  been  trained  perfectly  in  this  wise  he  will  indeed  be  a 
companion,  a  comfort  and  a  protection,  and  you  will  soon  grow 
to  enjoy  your  walks  with  him.  There  is  nothing  more  humiliat- 
ing than  having  a  poorly  trained  dog  on  the  streets  and  those 
unfortunate  ones  who  have  not  taken  the  trouble  to  train  their 
dogs  are  to  be  pitied.  How  foolish  a  person  looks  vainly  calling 
after  a  dog  that  is  running  riot  all  over  the  streets  and  how  much 
danger  there  is  in  such  a  course  for  the  dog. 

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When  the  weather  and  the  condition  of  the  roads  permit 
he  may  follow  your  trap  for  a  reasonable  distance  and  it  will 
be  very  beneficial  to  him,  but  you  must  be  careful  to  introduce 
this  more  violent  form  of  exercise  gradually.  Do  not  run  the 
legs  off  the  dear  little  fellow  without  any  regard  for  his  condi- 
tion. Lead  up  to  it  by  degrees,  taking  him  into  your  carriage 
very  often  at  first,  and  never  indulge  this  particular  kind  of 
exercise  for  some  time  after  eating.  In  other  words,  if  you  want 
him  to  be  able  to  run  long  distances  train  him  as  you  would 
yourself  if  you  were  desirous  of  becoming  a  distance  runner. 

The  secret  of  success  in  exercising  a  dog,  as  in  pretty  much 
everything  in  the  world,  is  common  sense  and  moderation.  Be 
humane  in  the  amount  of  exercise,  making  it  enough  to  keep  him 
in  health,  but  not  so  much  as  to  take  the  flesh  off  his  bones. 


CH.  KIMBERLY. 
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CHAPTER  VIII. 


SOME  HINTS  ON  DOG  KEEPING. 

Dog  Blankets  and  Their  Use— Rubbing— The  Care  of  Feet— The 
Eyes— Constipation  and  Its  Opposite — Coughs  from  the 
Stomach  and  Throat— The  Bath— The  Best  Dog  Soap— 
The  Best  Way  to  Wash  a  Dog— Fleas— Care  of  the  Coat. 

1  WHILE  THE  two  cardinal  principles  of  dog 
health  were  treated  in  the  last  chapter,  still 
there  are  many  things  that  it  might  be  well 
for  the  novice  to  know  for  they  add  not  only 
to  the  health  and  comfort  of  a  dog,  but  also 
to  his  looks.  The  subject  that  is  being 
briefly  touched  upon  here  is  one  that  has 
filled  great  volumes  of  canine  lore  and  at 
the  outset  the  author  feels  almost  swamped 
with  the  mountain  of  material  that  is  available.  It  is  the 
intention,  however,  only  to  write  on  those  things  that  are 
most  important  and  necessary  for  the  tyro  to  have  explained. 
The  great  amount  of  material  will  also  have  to  be  the  excuse  for 
the  patchwork  character  of  this  chapter  for  it  is  impossible  to 
try  to  follow  any  particular  order. 

In  regard  to  dog  blankets  and  covering  a  dog  up.  If  your 
dog  is  not  a  Toy  and  you  keep  him  on  the  move  when  outdoors 
there  is  not  the  slightest  need  for  a  blanket,  in  fact  they  are 
rather  to  be  discouraged,  for  a  dog  that  gets  use  to  one  is  apt 
to  be  a  great  deal  more  susceptible  to  cold  than  one  who  has 
been  hardened,  as  it  were,  by  going  without  one.  In  rainy  or 
wet  weather,  however,  there  is  no  objection  to  putting  on  a 
blanket  for  it  keeps  him  from  getting  wet  and  you  will  not  have 
to  rub  so  much  on  your  return  indoors,  and  right  here  it  should 
be  said  that  whenever  a  dog  is  brought  in  wet  he  should  be 
thoroughly  dried  and  well  rubbed.  An  ounce  of  prevention  is  a 
good  working  rule  and  in  this  case  it  holds  as  good  as  it  does  in 
any  other  case  and  a  little  care  when  you  bring  your  dog  in 
may  save  you  a  great  of  trouble  and  expense  later. 

Feet  are  another  part  of  the  dog  that  soemtimes  need  a 
little  care  though  it  must  be  acknowledged  that  in  a  vast  ma- 

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jority  of  cases  they  are  left  absolutely  to  take  care  of  themselves. 
A  dog's  nails,  especially  if  he  is  kept  in  the  city  and  not  being 
out  enough  to  wear  them  down,  often  need  cutting.  This  is  an 
operation  that  does  not  hurt  the  dog  in  the  slightest  and  gen- 
erally gives  no  trouble  so  that  anyone  can  do  it.  Care,  how- 
ever, should  be  taken  not  to  trim  them  too  close.  If  the  nails 
are  not  cut  they  become  so  long  as  to  force  the  foot  apart  and 
splay  feet  are  often  caused  in  just  this  way. 

A  dog  often  catches  cold  in  his  eyes,  which  become  blood- 
shot and  water.  Sponge  out  the  eye  with  boracic  acid,  allowing 
a  little  to  get  in  the  eyes  and  the  trouble  will  generally  disappear 
in  the  course  of  a  day  or  so.  Constipation  is  one  of  the  most 
common  ailments  of  the  house  dog  and  one  for  which  there  is 
absolutely  no  excuse.  It  is  caused  by  insufficient  exercise  and 
improper  feeding  and  is  very  easily  remedied.  A  teaspoon  of 
castor  oil  will  generally  do  the  trick  if  supplemented  by  a  change 
of  diet.  Give  raw,  lean  meat  and  plenty  of  greens  for  a  few 
days  and  the  trouble  will  disappear.  It  is  important  to  attend 
to  this,  for  if  allowed  to  go  on  the  complaint  will  become 
chronic,  the  digestion  impaired  and  the  general  health  of  the  dog 
suffer  severely.  Diarrhoea  may  be  so  easily  cured  that  there  is 
not  the  slightest  excuse  in  the  world  for  allowing  it  to  run  on  to 
an  extent  that  will  -injure  the  dog.  Both  of  these  bowel  com- 
plaints are  not  in  themselves  very  dangerous,  but  they  point 
towards  a  disordered  condition  and  if  not  taken  care  of  they  lead 
to  serious  results.  The  warning  that  was  sounded  in  the  last 
chapter  to  go  out  with  your  dog  when  he  is  let  out  for  his  airing 
may  well  be  repeated  here,  for  how  else  are  we  to  know  if 
the  functions  of  nature  are  being  properly  performed? 

Dogs  are  affected  with  two  very  distinct  kinds  of  coughs, 
though  there  are  many  who  think  that  all  arise  from  the  same 
source.  One  of  the  coughs  comes  from  a  cold  and  the  other 
from  the  stomach,  the  treatment  of  each  therefore  differs  ma- 
terially. Amateurs  sometimes  experience  no  little  difficulty  in 
determining  the  real  cause  of  the  cough,  so  a  word  or  two  on 
the  subject  may  be  of  use.  Generally  speaking  a  cough  that 
comes  with  a  cold  is  not  as  hard  as  the  one  caused  by  stomach 
trouble.  The  stomach  cough  is  a  little  dry,  hacking  one,  as  if 
there  was  something  in  the  throat.  The  cold,  also,  often  shows 
itself  in  other  places,  with  watering  eyes  and  running  nose., 
while  signs  of  stomach  troubles  are  frequently  in  evidence  in 
the  other  case.  The  ordinary  cold  that  dogs  have  can  often 


be  cured  with  Syrup  of  White  Pine  or  some  other  similar 
human  cough  mixture.  Cod  Liver  Oil,  Honey  and  such  reme- 
dies are  also  successful  treatment,  while  in  extreme  cases  a 
bronchitis  kettle  or  one  of  the  patent  lamps  that  are  used  for 
that  trouble  are  an  almost  unfailing  cure.  Stomach  coughs 
may  be  cured  by  putting  the  stomach  back  into  its  normal, 


BOYLSTON  REINA. 

healthy  condition.  This  can  often  be  done  by  the  use  of  some 
mild  physic  and  then  a  little  dieting.  There  are  several  in- 
digestion preparations  on  the  market  and  most  of  these  are 
reliable  and  will  often  be  found  useful  in  cases  of  this  kind. 

The  question  of  how  often  a  house  dog  should  have  a  bath 
is  another  that  often  causes  discussions.  A  dog  kept  in  the 
house  will  not  under  ordinary  circumstances  need  a  bath  more 

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than  once  in  two  or  three  weeks,  though  in  hot  or  wet  weather 
this  rule  does  not  hold  good.  There  are  a  host  of  dog  soaps  on 
the  market,  but  experience,  that  hard,  but  excellent  instructor, 
has  taught  that  many  of  them  are  not  as  good  as  their  advertise- 
ments lead  one  to  think.  After  having  used  many  of  them  I 
have  come  to  the  conclusion  that  Fleasoap  is  one  of  the  best,  if' 
it  does  that  hold  the  title  alone.  It  lathers  quickly  and  freely, 
it  kills  insects  in  a  way  that  is  wonderful,  and  it  has  no  bad 
effects  upon  the  coat.  There  are  of  course  many  dogs  who 
dread  a  bath  as  much  as  a  cat,  but  these  animals  have  generally 
been  spoiled  by  their  owners,  for  it  seems  to  be  a  dog's  nature 
to  enjoy  water.  Young  dogs  should/be  washed,  but  when  you 
do  start  in  to  give  him  his  bath  do  it"  carefully.  Do  not  scold  or 
scare  him,  and  by  taking  things  easy  for  a  time  or  two  you  will 
often  find  that  he  will  come  to  enjoy  rather  than  dread  his 
washing  day.  This  is  a  consummation  devoutly  to  be  wished, 
for  a  fighting  dog  in  a  big  tub  of  water  can  exhaust  more 
patience  and  wet  more  cloths  than  anyone  would  imagine. 
Aside  from  this  "scenes"  with  a  dog,  especially  a  Boston,  are 
not  apt  to  be  productive  of  the  best  feeling  between  you  and 
him,  for  his  sensitive  nature  will  not  forget  it  and  you  will  also 
remember  what  happened  and  unwittingly  be  on  the  lookout  for 
a  chance  to  get  even. 

The  best  way  to  give  a  dog  a  bath  applies  to  all  breeds  and 
is  as  follows.  First  see  that  the  water  is  not  hot,  but  merely 
has  the  chill  taken  off  it  or  is  lukewarm.  Stand  the  dog  in  the 
tub,  which  should  be  large  enough  to  permit  this  without  crowd- 
ing, then  start  at  the  head  and  work  backwards.  The  object 
of  this  is  that  fleas  will  make  for  the  head  the  minute  they  are 
threatened  with  drowning  and  by  making  a  lather  ring  of 
Fleasoap  around  his  neck  you  will  not  miss  any  of  the  pests. 
After  you  have  made  the  ring  around  his  neck  wash  and  clean 
his  head  and  ears  carefully,  taking  care  to  keep  all  soap  out  of 
his  eyes.  When  his  head  is  clean  rinse  it  off  and  turn  your  at- 
tention to  his  body.  Lather  this  thoroughly  and  rub  it  just  as 
a  barber  does  when  giving  you  a  shampoo.  Rub  the  soap  in 
with  the  finger  tips  and  remember  that  it  is  harder  to  get  the 
dirt  out  of  hair  than  it  is  off  plain  skin  and  so  it  will  take  time 
to  get  him  good  and  clean.  Next  turn  to  his  legs  and  feet,  tak- 
ing one  at  a  time  and  doing  them  thoroughly,  for  they  are  gen- 
erally quite  dirty.  The  soep  may  be  left  on  the  body  while 
the  legs  are  being  done,  so  that  its  antiseptic  and  insect  killing 

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properties  may  have  a  chance  to  do  all  that  lies  in  their  power. 
After  he  is  clean  stand  his  front  feet  on  the  rim  of  the  tub  and 
rinse  him  off  till  all  signs  of  the  soap  have  disappeared. 

When  all  the  soap  has  been  washed  out  of  his  coat  place 
him  on  a  table,  previously  prepared,  and  rub  him  dry,  using  as 
many  towels  as  may  prove  necessary.  After  he  is  as  dry  as  he 
can  be  gotten  by  artificial  means,  either  roll  him  up  in  a 
blanket  or  else  induce  him  to  romp  about  till  he  is  perfectly 
dry  and  circulation  restored.  The  latter  method  is  to  be  en- 
couraged and  it  will  be  found  that  after  a  bath  he  will  generally 


ELLSWORTH  FI  FI. 

be  very  willing  to  play.  In  fact,  some  dogs  get  into  the  habit  of 
playing  during  the  bath,  but  this  should  not  be  allowed  for  it 
will  be  found  a  great  nuisance.  He  should  not  be  allowed  to 
go  out  of  doors,  even  in  summer,  for  several  hours  after  his 
bath.  The  reason  for  this  is  two-fold;  first,  he  is  susceptible  to 
cold  and,  secondly,  he  will  nine  times  out  of  ten  pick  out  as 
dirty  a  place  as  possible  and  roll  in  it,  undoing  all  your  labor. 
It  is  not  advisable  either  to  give  him  a  bath  just  after  eating, 
but  two  or  three  hours  should  elapse  so  as  to  give  his  meal  time 
to  digest. 


A  short  coated  dog,  such  as  the  Boston,  is  not  very  difficult 
to  keep  in  good  condition  in  respect  to  his  coat,  neither  are 
fleas  so  hard  to  exterminate  from  him  should  they  chance  to 
get  into  his  hair.  These  little  pests  will,  however,  get  on  any 
dog,  no  matter  how  carefully  he  is  watched.  Sometimes  they 
seem  to  run  into  a  perfect  hive  of  these  pestiferous  insects  and 
come  in  literally  covered  with  them.  In  a  case  like  this  it  will 
be  well  to  spread  a  sheet  or  something  that  will  serve  the  pur- 
pose on  the  floor  and  sprinkle  your  pet  thoroughly  with  Dal- 
matian powder.  Either  a  salt  shaker  or  a  blower  may  be  used, 
though  the  former  will  be  found  to  be  the  most  handy.  When 


VET. 

the  dog  is  covered  thoroughly  rub  the  powder  in  and  the  fleas 
will  drop  off  on  the  sheet.  It  is  to  be  remembered,  however, 
that  the  powder  does  not  kill  at  once  and  an  extra  dose  should 
be  given  them  as  they  lie  on  the  cloth.  Leave  the  powder  on 
the  dog  for  several  minutes,  say  about  five,  then  brush  it  off 
thoroughly  and  vigorously.  Do  not  allow  the  dog  to  lick  off 
the  insecticide,  for  while  it  would  not  prove  fatal,  still  it  is  not 
the  best  thing  in  the  world  for  his  stomach. 

The  semi-monthly  bath  and  the  occasional  flea  treatment  is 
not  all  the  care  that  should  be  given  to  a  dog's  coat  if  you 
would  have  him  looking  his  best  and  keep  away  skin  diseases. 

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Every  day  he  should  have  a  good  brushing,  followed  by  a  rub- 
bing with  the  hands.  There  is  nothing  in  the  world  so  good 
for  a  dog's  coat  as  rubbing  it  with  the  palms  of  the  hands  and 
if  you  want  your  dog  to  shine  with  that  silk-like  glossiness  that 
is  so  much  admired  by  all,  the  best  way  that  you  can  reach  this 
end  is  to  rub  him,  using  a  generous  amount  of  elbow  grease. 
The  white  markings  of  the  face,  throat  and  belly  should  be 
sponged  off  with  water  daily  so  as  to  keep  them  from  getting 
that  yellowish  appearance  that  is  not  beautiful  to  say  the  least. 
Besides  improving  his  looks  this  little  sponge  bath  will  greatly 
refresh  him  and  he  will  come  to  look  forward  to  having  his 
toilet  performed. 

The  little  hints  that  have  been  given  in  the  foregoing  pages 
will,  it  is  hoped,  be  of  practical  assistance  to  the  novice.  It 
has,  of  course,  been  impossible  to  give  a  complete  list  of  all 
that  might  be  done  to  improve  your  pet's  looks,  or  to  meet  all 
of  the  minor  ills  that  may  befall  him,  but  the  author  trusts 
that  what  he  has  written  will  be  of  use.  Only  such  things,  as 
might  be  called  the  more  common  cases,  have  "been  treated 
upon,  but  care  has  been  taken  to  make  the  explanations  as 
simple  as  possible  and  the  explanations  and  the  use  of  technical 
terms  have  been  done  so  as  to  make  them  well  within  the  com- 
prehension of  all. 


KINSMAN'S  BILLY. 
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CHAPTER  IX. 


CANINE  DISEASES. 

The  Susceptibility  of  the  Breed  to  Disease— Worms— The 
Dangers  of  Vermifuges— Teething  Troubles— Distemper 
—Its  Causes  and  Treatment— Complications  of  Distemper 
—Recovery  from  Distemper— Skin  Diseases— How  to  Kill 
a  Dog  Humanely. 


IT  IS  not  within  the  scope  of  a  work  such  as 
this  to  enter  into  exhaustive  descriptions 
of  the  details  of  the  diseases  that  Boston 
Terriers  may  suffer  from  or  to  give  a  com- 
plete list  of  the  medicines  and  treatments 
that  must  be  used  in  the  case  of  any  given 
sickness,  but  it  seems  advisable  to  consider 
some  of  the  more  important  ones  briefly. 
The  previous  chapters  must  have  convinced  you  that  the 
Boston  Terrier  is  not  an  easy  dog  to  raise,  that  the 
rate  of  mortality  is  not  only  high,  but  that  many  are  de- 
formed or  develop  marked  blemishes  before  maturity  is 
reached. .  These  are  one  of  the  principal  causes  of  the  high 
market  value  of  a  good  specimen  of  the  breed  and 
while  it  increases  the  value,  still  it  also  increases  the  care  and 
trouble  that  must  be  expended  upon  their  raising.  It  has  been 
pretty  conclusively  proved  that  the  inbreeding  that  has  been 
necessary  to  produce  the  breed  in  its  present  perfected  state 
has  been  very  largely  responsible  for  its  inability  to  withstand 
and  throw  off  the  ravages  of  disease  in  its  various  forms.  What- 
ever the  cause  is  it  is  a  fact  that  all  Boston  Terrier  breeders 
have  learned  by  bitter  experience  that  dogs  of  their  breed  seem 
to  be  especially  susceptible  to  all  canine  diseases  and  more  sick- 
nesses end  fatally  with  this  breed  than  with  others.  It  may 
seem  strange,  in  this  age  of  deceit,  to  see  a  statement  like  the 
above  in  a  book  devoted  to  the  Boston  Terrier  and  addressed 
particularly  to  novices,  but  the  author  feels  that  the  knowledge 
of  the  high  rate  of  mortality  in  the  breed  will  come  sooner  or 
later  and  he  thinks  that  it  as  well  to  sound  the  warning  at  the 
outset.  If  one  goes  into  the  breed  realizing  the  difficulties 
that  beset  his  way  he  will  be  less  liable  to  give  it  up  when  the 
discouragements  come,  as  come  they  will,  than  if  he  had  an 

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idea  that  the  road  to  success  were  all  strewn  with  roses.  More- 
over, one  of  the  worst  features  of  the  mortality  of  this  breed 
is  that  it  is  not  confined  to  pups,  but  old  and  mature  dogs  will 
often  die  of  diseases  that  would  hardly  cause  another  breed  to 
turn  a  hair.  In  justice  to  the  breed,  however,  it  must  be  said 
that  they  are  not  a  great  deal  more  tender  than  the  average 
well  bred  dog,  who  is  much  more  care  than  a  street  cur.  The 
sensitive  nature  of  a  thoroughbred,  like  that  of  a  refined  woman. 


OARSMAN. 

makes  them  more  susceptible  to  pain  and  sickness,  but  it  also 
gives  them  something  that  the  mongerel  can  never  have. 

The  first  disease  that  will,  in  all  probability,  affect  your  dog 
will  be  worms,  which  will  generally  make  their  appearance  when 
a  pup  is  about  a  month  old,  though  they  often  cause  trouble 
before  a  youngster  is  through  nursing.  If  you  can  succeed  in 
getting  rid  of  these  pests  you  may  consider  that  your  dog  has  a 
new,  if  somewhat  temporary  lease  of  life,  for  he  will  probably 
be  left  in  peace  until  another  batch  of  these  infernal  parasites 
appear  or  distemper  sets  in.  The  symptoms  that  point  to  the 


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presence  of  worms  are  not  hard  to  detect  and  as  nine  out  of 

ten yes,  ninety-nine  out  of  a  hundred — pups  have  them  it  is 

a  very  safe  guess  that  the  first  thing  that  ails  a  puppy  will  be 
worms.  The  indications  that  worms  give  are  many — and  it  is 
impossible  to  tell  just  how  a  dog  will  act  when  suffering  from 
them,  but  the  following  are  some  of  the  more  common  symp- 
toms. Nervousness,  twitching  and  restlessness  in  the  sleep, 
changeable  appetite,  a  seeming  desire  to  eat  dirt  and  rubbish, 
thinness  and  wasting.  All  or  any  of  these  may  be  taken  as  a 
message  from  a  very  undesirable  visitor  and  you  should  act 
accordingly.  In  order  to  expell  the  worms  it  is  necessary  to 
use  powerful  medicines  and  as  the  pup's  stomach  is  not  made  of 
cast  iron  you  must  not  be  surprised  if  he  is  upset.  Almost  all 
of  the  worm  medicines  and  powders  that  are  on  the  market  are 
good,  though,  of  course,  there  are  some  that  are  better  than 
others.  It  is,  however,  a  fact  that  the  worm  medicines,  while 
they  will  all  of  them  drive  out  the  worms,  will  often  cause  the 
puppy's  death  and  what  is  more  one  medicine  may  not  harm  one 
dog  but  will  kill  his  own  brother  or  sister.  There  are,  however, 
one  or  two  medicines  that  have  been  so  greatly  improved  that 
they  are  harmless,  yet  a  sure  cure  in  a  vast  majority  of  the 
cases,  and  as  it  is  a  question  of  having  the  worms  kill  the  dog  or 
taking  a  chance,  it  is  always  better  to  use  a  vermifuge.  Once  the 
worms  are  out  of  the  system  a  puppy  will  generally  go  along  very 
nicely,  with  the  exception  of  an  occasional  case  of  colic  or  some 
similar  ailment,  till  he  cuts  his  second  teeth.  The  complications 
that  are  apt  to  set  in  at  this  time  are  numerous  enough  to  fill 
a  very  respectable  volume  in  themselves,  but  I  will  not  attempt 
to  describe  them.  Suffice  it  to  say  that  warmth,  appropriate 
nourishment,  and  careful  nursing  are  the  best  cure  for  all  the 
teething  troubles  and  are  the  main  factors  that  are  to  be  relied 
upon  during  this  trying  time.  Unless  you  have  a  long  expe- 
rience in  such  matters  and  are  well  acquainted  with  the  prop- 
erties of  different  medicines  it  will  be  well  for  you  to  trust  to 
nursing  and  care,  leaving  the  responsibility  of  dosing  to  rest 
upon  a  more  experienced  pair  of  shoulders  than  your  own. 

Words  fail  when  the  Boston  Terrier  fancier  tries  to  describe 
his  feeling  towards  that  most-to-be-dreaded  and  very  disastrous 
disease,  distemper.  In  the  past  few  years  science  has  made 
great  strides  in  discovering  the  causes  and  cures  for  the  differ- 
ent diseases  that  affect  not  only  man,  but  his  best  friend,  and 
much  has  been  done  with  distemper.  It  has  been  discovered 


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that  it  is  a  contagious  disease,  and  that  a  dog  to  have  it  must 
have  been  exposed  to  its  ravages.  It  is  a  highly  infectious  dis- 
ease and  can  be  carried  in  drinking  vessels,  bedding,  or  in  fact 
anything  that  the  sick  dog  has  been  in  contact  with.  It  is  this 
that  makes  it  so  deadly  an  adjunct  to  shows  where  the  bench- 
ing, feeding  and  drinking  vessels,  etc.,  are  such  excellent  con- 
veyors of  the  contagion.  While  the  knowledge  that  distemper 
is  a  transmissible  disease  is  valuable  in  aiding  preventive 
methods  being  adopted,  still  it  has  not,  so  far  at  least,  been  of  any 
material  aid  to  dog  owners  in  curing  the  sickness  once  it  attacks 
an  animal.  Germany,  which  has  been  aptly  called  the  "Home  of 
Science,"  claims  to  have  discovered  a  preventive  and  cure  for  this 
disease  in  the  form  of  an  antitoxine.  A  celebrated  German  pro- 
fessor has  made  extensive  experiments  in  this  line  and  is  supposed 
to  have  discovered  the  germ  of  distemper  and  a  serum  that,  while 
it  gives  the  dog  a  mild  form  of  the  disease,  still  the  sickness  is  not 
serious  and  it  is  said  to  be  an  effective  preventive.  Dog 
breeders  in  Europe  are  all  most  enthusiastic  over  the  discovery 
and.  claim  that  the  inoculation  does  all  that  it  could  possibly 
accomplish.  While  there  is  little  doubt  in  the  minds  of  leading 
doctors  that  it  is  possible  to  discover  an  antitoxine  for  the 
disease,  still  it  seems  highly  improbable  that  it  will  act  as  a 
sure  preventive,  for  it  is  well  known  that  even  when  a  dog 
has  real,  true  distemper  he  is  not  necessarily  immune  from  a 
second  or  even  third  or  fourth  attack.  This  seems  to  make  it 
a  doubly  hard  task  to  find  a  preventive  for  the  sickness.  No 
one  in  America  has,  however,  ever  had  any  practical  experi- 
ence with  the  new  discovery  and  we  are  still  doubtful  of  its 
unfailing  success,  still  it  is  to  be  sincerely  hoped  that  it  may  be 
as  good  as  report  says  it  is.  This  is  a  great  field  for  some  one  to 
make  an  important  and  valuable  medical  discovery  and  the  in- 
ventor of  the  real  cure  and  preventive  of  this  dread  disease 
will  reap  a  great  reward. 

Distemper  is  not  a  very  difficult  disease  to  diagnose  as  its 
symptoms  are  quite  unique.  The  first  signs  of  distemper  may, 
it  is  true,  be  taken  for  nothing  more  serious  than  a  bad  cold, 
but  the  past  history  of  the  case,  this  cold  coming  generally  as 
it  does  either  after  a  show  or  exposure  in  other  ways,  make  the 
matter  of  determining  the  nature  of  the  disease  a  comparatively 
easy  one.  The  first  symptoms  are  dullness,  lassitude,  and  gen- 
eral disinclination  to  move  about.  The  dog  will  also  show  a 
jreat  fondness  for  warm  places  and  seems  to  avoid  the  light. 

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Your  dog  will  in  all  probability  seek  the  fireplace  and  laying 
down  there,  his  head  on  his  paws,  go  to  sleep.  If  you  call  him, 
instead  of  coming  with  a  bound,  he  will  slowly  open  his  eyes, 
look  at  you  with  a  most  pitiful  expression,  wag  his  tail  spirit- 
lessly. Next  come  alternate  attacks  of  fever  and  shivering, 
hot  nose,  loss  of  appetite,  and  a  disarranged  condition  of  the 
bowels.  The  urine  becomes  scanty,  but  bright  colored,  the  coat 
rough,  vomiting  occasionally  sets  in,  a  thin  discharge  from  the 
nose  starts  and  distemper  is  with  you.  As  the  disease  progresses 


YEGGMAN- 


the  discharge  from  the  nose  thickens  till  it  becomes  almo&t 
impossible  for  the  poor  animal  to  breathe.  The  eyes  also  be- 
come affected  and  are  often  completely  stopped  up  with  a  gluey- 
substance,  causing  the  dog  much  discomfort.  A  short,  sneezy 
cough,  caused  by  the  dog  trying  to  clear  out  his  nose  is  also 
one  of  the  never  failing  signs  of  distemper.  Another  sure  sign 
is  a  very  rapid  wasting,  a  big,  strapping,  healthy  dog  will  be- 
come a  skeleton  in  a  very  few  days,  and  this  is  one  of  the  things 
that  must  be  most  carefully  guarded  against, 

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Enough  has  been  said  of  the  signs  of  distemper  to 
enable  the  merest  novice  to  tell  the  disease  and  we  will  now 
devote  our  attention  to  saving  the  dog  once  he  is  down  with 
the  scourge.  In  all  cases  of  simple  distemper  the  mainstay  of 
the  owner  is  nursing,  diet,  and  hygienic  measures.  Keep  trie 
dog  in  a  cool  but  draftless  room  and  give  him  plenty  of  good 
nourishing  food,  so  that  he  will  be  able  to  withstand  the  attack. 
Raw  eggs,  beaten  up  in  milk,  soups,  gruels,  etc.,  should  be  given 
in  small  quantities,  but  at  frequent  intervals.  Keep  the  eyes 
clean  with  a  solution  of  boracic  acid  and  if  the  nose  is  very 
much  stopped  up  hold  the  dog  over  a  steaming  kettle.  Great 
care  must  be  taken  that  the  dog,  in  his  weakened  condition, 
does  not  catch  any  cold  or  almost  invariably  disastrous  com- 
plications will  set  in.  In  almost  all  these  simple  cases  this 
treatment  will  pull  a  dog  through.  It  is  an  important  thing  to 
remember  in  distemper  that  "a  stitch  in  time  saves  nine," 
and  if  the  case  is  not  a  complicated  one  and  it  is  nipped  in  the 
bud  you  will  probably  be  able  to  win  the  battle. 

The  great  danger  m  this  disease  is  not  in  the  disease  itself, 
but  lies  in  the  dog  having  different  complications  while  suffer- 
ing from  the  disease  and  his  weakened  condition  makes  it 
almost  impossible  for  him  to  successfully  combat  the  double 
attack.  The  most  common  attendant  of  distemper  in  Boston 
Terriers  is  complications  of  the  head.  His  short  nose  makes 
a  very  vulnerable  point,  for  it  stops  up  with  amazing  rapidity 
and  is  very  difficult  to  keep  clear.  Steaming  and  keeping  the 
discharge  as  much  under  control  as  possible  is  the  only  thing 
that  can  be  done  to  have  the  air  passages  kept  free.  Boston 
Terrier  owners  should  be  most  careful  of  this  for  in  it  lies 
their  worst  enemy.  In  extreme  cases  the  entire  respiratory 
organs  are  affected  and  even  the  lungs  are  reached.  Fresh  air 
is  very  important  in  these  cases  and  in  no  instance  should 
a  dog  be  kept  in  a  poorly  ventilated  room.  If  the  throat  is 
very  badly  affected,  blistering,  poulticing  and  the  administering 
of  soothing  cough  syrups  may  be  adopted,  though  the  last  is 
hardly  to  be  strongly  reccmemnded.  Cod  liver  oil  is  often 
useful  in  these  cases  for  it  not  only  is  very  nourishing  but 
it  also  relieves  the  throat  and  bronchial  tubes. 

Sometimes  it  happens  that  the  stomach  and  bowels  are  the 
seat  of  a  serious  attack.  Diarrhoea  often  sets  in  and  should 
be  checked  as  soon  as  possible,  for  if  allowed  to  run  will  so 
rapidly  weaken  the  dog  that  it  will  be  impossible  for  him  to 

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throw  off  the  effects  of  the  primary  disease.  It  is  well  in  cases 
of  this  kind  to  give  a  good  dose  of  castor  oil — a  Boston  should 
have  at  least  a  teaspoon.  This  will  thoroughly  clean  the  dog 
out  and  help  to  remove  the  inflamation  that  is  the  cause  of 
the  trouble.  The  following  mixture  should  then  be  given:  Take 
of  prepared  chalk  3  dr.,  powdered  acacia,  i  dr.;  of  oil  of  cassia, 


LADY    DAINTY. 


8  drops;  of  tincture  of  catechu,  3  dr.;  tincture  of  opium,  i  oz.; 
water  to  make  8  oz.  The  powders  should  first  be  well  mixed 
in  a  mortar,  the  oil  of  cassia  added,  then  the  other  liquids.  This 
preparation  will  have  to  be  well  shaken  before  using.  The  diet 
should  also  be  looked  to  carefully.  A  little  arrow  root  added 
to  the  milk  given  is  an  old-time  remedy  and  one  which  has 

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much  virtue.  It  is  well  to  give  oatmeal  water  instead  of  the 
plain,  and  the  only  food  should  be  that  which  is  very  easy  to 
digest. 

In  distemper,  especially  in  the  more  serious  cases,  the  skin 
of  the  dog  is  very  apt  to  break  out.  These  are  generally  noted 
on  the  inside  of  the  legs,  where  there  is  but  little  hair,  and  are 
in  the  form  of  little  pimples  that  finally  break,  giving  out  blood 
and  matter.  This  should  be  carefully  wiped  off  and  the  sores 
just  touched  with  some  disinfectant.  These  eruptions  are  most 
frequently  noted  in  cases  where  the  stomach  and  the  bowels 
have  been  attacked  and  are  by  most  considered  as  a  good  sign, 
as  it  shows  that  the  poison  of  the  disease  is  coming  out  of  the 
system.  While  it  is  a  good  sign,  it  is  not  an  augury  of  recov- 
ery, for  many  dogs  join  the  great  majority  even  after  this  favor- 
able sign  appears. 

One  of  the  main  things  to  remember  about  the  recovery 
from  this  dread  disease  is  that  it  takes  many,  many  weeks  and  is 
really  one  of  the  most  critical  times  of  the  whole  illness,  for  it  is 
during  this  stage  that  pneumonia  is  apt  to  set  in.  A  dog  suffering 
from  distemper  should  never  be  washed  and  for  three  months 
after  an  attack  it  is  well  to  avoid  the  use  of  water.  Never  ex- 
ercise a  dog  recovering  from  this  sickness  unless  he  is  on  the 
lead  and  even  then  it  should  be  very  gentle,  for  he  is  sure  to 
be  weak  and  overexfcrtion  may  prove  fatal.  If  it  is  necessary 
to  clean  a  dog  sick  with  distemper  a  brush  and  cloths  should  be 
used.  It  is  also  important  to  see  that  sick  dogs  do  not  gel 
their  feet  wet  or  be  exposed  to  other  things  liable  to  bring  on 
a  cold.  The  food  of  a  dog  in  the  convalescent  period  should 
also  be  watched  with  great  care  and  nothing  that  is  in  any  way 
apt  to  upset  him  given. 

There  are  several  kinds  of  skin  diseases  that  affect  dogs 
and  they  are  all  more  or  less  serious,  but  as  this  book  is  written 
especially  for  the  owner  of  one  or  two  dogs  and  as  these  are 
not  often  sufferers  from  skin  troubles,  I  will  not  treat  of  them 
in  this  volume.  The  same  applies  to  any  number  of  other 
diseases  which  it  seems  hardly  advisable  to  treat  about  in  this 
little  book.  In  all  cases  it  will  be  best  for  the  novice  to  call 
to  his  aid  the  experience  and  knowledge  of  a  qualified 
veterinary. 

A  suggestion  that  might  sometime  be  nseful  and  save  some 
poor  animal  a  great  deal  of  pain  is  to  state  the  best  way  to  send 
your  pet  to  the  Dog  Heaven,  which  is  to  give  him  a  small  piece 

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of  cyanide  of  potassium.  This  may  be  very  easily  done  by  opening 
his  mouth  and  dropping  it  in,  holding  the  mouth  closed  till 
the  poison  is  swallowed.  This  will  cause  instant,  painless 
death  and  is  easier  and  more  handy  to  give  than  chloroform. 


WHISPER. 


A  GLOSSARY  OF  TECHNICAL  TERMS  RELATING  TO 
BOSTON  TERRIERS. 


Apple-headed — Skull  round  instead  of  flat  on  top. 

Beefy— Big,  beefy  hindquarters. 

Brisket — The  part  of  the  body  in  front  of  the  chest  and 
below  the  neck. 

Broken-up  Face — Refers  more  particularly  to  the  face  of  the 
Bulldog  or  Toy  Spaniel,  and  comprises  the  receding  nose,  or 
layback,  deep  stop  and  wrinkle. 

Burr — The  inside  of  the  ears. 

Butterfly-nose — A  spotted  nose. 

Button-ear — An  ear  which  falls  over  in  front,  concealing  the 
inside,  as  in  Fox  Terriers. 

Broody — A  broody  bitch;  one  that  from  its  length  and  con 
formation  gives  evidence  of  being  a  likely  mother. 

Blood — A  blood;  a  dog  with  every  appearance  of  high 
breeding. 

Blaze — The  white  line  up  the  face. 

Cloddy  or  Cobby — Thick  set;  short  coupled  and  low  in 
stature. 

Cushion — Fullness  in  the  top  lips. 

Crook  Tail — The  crooked  tail  of  the  Bulldog. 

Conky — Compact  and  active  looking. 

Character — A  combination  of  points  contributing  to  the 
whole  and  giving  to  the  dog  the  desired  character  associated 
with  his  particular  variety. 

Condition — A  dog's  being  in  condition  means  he  is  in  a 
state  of  perfect  health;  just  enough  flesh  and  no  more,  and  his 
coat  in  excellent  order. 

Cat-foot — A  short,  round  foot,  with  the  knuckles  high  and 
well  developed. 

Chest — The  chest  of  a  dog  must  not  be  confounded  with  the 
brisket;  the  breast,  or  chest  extends  between  the  forelegs  from 
the  brisket  to  the  belly. 

Cheeky — When  the  cheek  bumps  are  strongly  defined. 

Chops — The  pendulous  lips  of  the  Bulldog. 

Cobby — Well  ribbed  up;  short  and  compact. 

Couplings— The  length  or  space  between  the  tops  of  the 
shoulder  blades  and  the  tops  of  the  hip-joints,  or  huckle-bones. 
A  dog  is  accordingly  spoken  of  as  long  or  short  "in  the 
couplings." 


Cow-hocked — The  hocks  turning  inward. 

Domed  Skull—  Round  skull. 

Deep  in  Brisket — Deep  in  chest. 

Dewlap — Pendulous  skin  under  the  throat,  as  in  case  of 
Bloodhound. 

Dew-claws — The  extra  claws  found  occasionally  on  the  legs 
of  all  breeds,  but  especially  of  the  St.  Bernard. 

Dish-faced — This  term  describes  a  dog  whose  nasal  bone  is 
higher  at  the  nose  than  at  the  stop — a  feature  not  unfrequently 
seen  in  Pointers. 

Dudley-nose— A  flesh-colored  nose. 

Expression — The  expression  of  a  dog  is  determined  by  the 
size  and  placement  of  the  eye.  As  an  example,  in  the  St.  Ber- 
nard the  eye  is  small,  somewhat  sunken,  showing  a  little  haw. 
This  gives  a  mild  and  benevolent  expression. 

Elbow — The  joint  at  top  of  the  forearm. 

Elbows  Out— This  term  defines  itself.  Bulldogs  and  Dachs- 
hunds are  desired  with  elbows  so  shaped,  but  it  may  occur  as 
a  fault  through  weakness. 

Faking — Interfering  with  a  dog's  natural  appearance  for 
the  sake  of  hiding  defects. 

Flat-sided — Flat  in  ribs. 

Flews — The  chops,  or  overhanging  lips  of  the  upper  jaw. 
The  term  is  chiefly  applied  to  hounds  or  other  deep-mouthed 
dogs. 

Forearm — This  makes  the  principal  length  of  the  foreleg 
and  extends  from  elbow  to  pastern. 

Frog  Face,  or  Down  Face — Nose  not  receding. 

Harefoot— A  long,  narrow  foot,  carried  forward. 

Height — The  height  of  a  dog  is  measured  at  the  shoulder, 
bending  the  head  gently  down.  The  proper  method  is  to  stand 
the  dog  on  level  ground  close  by  a  wall,  and  to  lay  a  flat  rule 
across  his  shoulders  horizontally  so  as  to  touch  the  wall;  then 
measure  to  the  point  touched  by  the  rule. 

Huckle-bones — Tops  of  the  hip-joints.  The  space  between 
these  and  the  tops  of  the  shoulders  is  called  the  couplings. 

Knee — The  joint  attaching  the  forepasterns  and  the  forearm. 

Kink-tail — A  tail  with  a  single  break  or  kink  in  it. 

Lippy — Applied  to  hanging  lips  of  some  dogs  where  hanging 
lips  should  not  exist,  as  in  the  Bull  Terrier. 

Lengthy — Possessing  length  of  body. 

Level — A  term  used   to  describe   some   Terriers.    A  dog's 

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teeth  are  said  to  be  level  when  the  jaws  are  neither  overhung 
nor  underhung. 

Leggy — Having  the  legs  too  long  in  proportion  to  the  body 

Listless — Dull  and  sluggish. 

Lumber — Superfluous  flesh. 

Long  in  Flank — Long  in  back  and  loins. 

Loins That  part  of  the  anatomy  of  the  dog  between  the 

last  rib  and  hindquarters. 

Layback — A  receding  nose. 

Leather — The  skin  of  the  ear. 

Occiput — The  prominent  bone  at  the  back  or  'top  of  the 
skull;  particularly  prominent  in  Bloodhounds. 

Overshot — The  upper  teeth  projecting  beyond  the  lower. 
This  fault  in  excess  makes  a  dog  pig-jawed,  which  see. 

Out  at  Shoulders — Shoulders  set  on  outside,  as  in  the 
Bulldog. 

Out  at  Elbows — Elbows  coming  out. 

Pad — The  underneath  portion  of  the  foot. 

Pastern — The  lowest  section  of  the  leg  below  the  knee  or 
hock  respectively. 

Pig-jawed — The  upper  jaw  protruding  over  the  lower,  so 
that  the  upper  incisor  teeth  are  in  advance  of  the  lower,  an  ex- 
aggeration of  an  over-shot-jaw. 

Rose-ear — An  ear  of  which  the  tip  turns  backward  and  down- 
ward, so  as  to  disclose  the  inside  of  the  ear. 

Ring-tail — A  tail  curling  round  in  a  circular  fashion. 

Roached  Back  or  Arched  Loin — The  arched  or  wheel  forma- 
tion of  loin,  as  in  a  Greyhound,  Dachshund,  Dandie  Dinmont 
Terrier  and  a  Bulldog. 

Racy — Slight  in  build  and  leggy,  as  in  the  Greyhound  or 
Whippet. 

Septum — The  division  between  the  nostrils. 

Shoulders — The  top  of  the  shoulder  blades,  the  point  at 
which  the  height  of  a  dog  is  measured. 

Splay-foot — A  flat,  awkward  forefoot,  usually  turned  out- 
ward; and  the  opposite  of  "cat-foot." 

Stern— The  tail. 

Stop — The  indentation  between  the  skull  and  the  nasal  bone 
near  the  eyes.  This  feature  is  strongly  developed  in  Bulldogs, 
Pugs  and  short  faced  Spaniels,  and  considerably  so  in  many 
other  dogs. 

Snipy — Too  pointed  in  muzzle. 

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Spring— Round  or  well-sprung  ribs. 

Shelly — Narrow,  shelly  body. 

Stifles — The  upper  joint  of  hind  legs. 

Style — Showy,  and  of  a  stylish,  gay  demeanor. 

Stocky — A  bitch  is  called  "stocky"  when  she  looks  as  if  she 
could  throw  good  pups  and  be  a  good  mother. 

Second  Thighs — The  muscular  development  between  stifle 
joint  and  hock. 

The  Hock — The  lower  joint  of  hind  leg. 

Tight  Lipped — Having  no  flews;  as  in  Terriers. 

Timber— Bone. 

Tucked  Up — Tucked  up  loin,  as  in  the  Greyhound. 

Tulip-ear — An  upright  or  pricked  ear. 

Undershot — The  lower  incisor  teeth  projecting  beyond  the 
upper,  as  in  Bulldogs. 

Upright  Shoulders — Shoulders  that  are  set  in  an  upright, 
instead  of  an  oblique  position;  not  laid  back. 

Varmint  Expression — As  in  the  eye  of  the  Fox  Terrier,  which 
is  free  from  hair,  is  not  sunken,  nor  large,  and  set  in,  in  a  some- 
what horizontal  position,  giving  a  keen  varmint  expression. 

Wall  Eye— A  blue  mottled  eye. 

Wrinkle — Loose  folding  skin  over  the  skull. 
. . .  Wheaten — Pale-yellowish  color. 

Weedy — Applied  to  a  dog  who  looks  leggy,  thin,  badly-bred 
and  apparently  going  to  seed. 


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Oakmount  Kennels 

OFFER   AT  STUD 

OAKMOUNT  PUNCH 


A.  K.  C.  S.  B.  78322,  Sire   of   OAKMOUNT  BUD,  Rich 

Dark  Seal  Brindle,  i£-Inch   Screw  Tail,  and  One 

of   the    Cobbiest    and    Best   Proportioned 

Dogs   Before   the   Public. 
WEIGHT,  is£  LBS.  FEE,  $25.00 

Also, 

OAKMOUNT  GENT,  97114,    12%  Ibs.     -         -         $25.00 
OAKMOUNT  SENSATION,  76113,  i4£  Ibs.     -  15.00 

CABIN  BOY,  88654,  19  Ibs.       ....  15.00 

Write  for  Booklet 
187  Ege  Avenue,  JERSEY  CITY,  N.  J. 


S6e 


Atchison  Kennels 


VKT 

Weight   12'- pounds 
A.  K.  C.  77.O96 


at    public 

^  stud  for  the  low 
fee  of  $25.00  the 
greatest  Boston  sire 
of  the  age, 

VET 

a  dog  who  has  been  at 
stud  less  than  a  year 
and  who  has  sired  six 
big  winners.  A  cobbly  little  lightweight,  of 

perfect  markings   and 

screw  tail. 

Also  his  best  son,  the  grand 

VET  II 

A  great  son  of  a  great  sire, 
who  has  inherited  his  daddy's 
ability  to  get  the  right  kind 
of  pups.  Fee,  for  the  pres- 
ent, $15.00. 


VET    II 

Weight  13  pounds 
A.  K.  C.  95,091 


Edgar  Atchison-Ely 

Stony  Brook,  Long  Island,  N,Y, 

Phone  171.  Smithtown 


SELECTED  HIGH 

CLASS  BOSTON 

TERRIERS 


CH.  WHISPER 

ANNISQUAM  KENNELS 

WALTER  E.  STONE,  PROP. 
65  KILBY  STREET,     BOSTON,  NAS5. 


At  Stud 

Viking 

A.  K.  C.  81448 

The  best  Boston  Terrier 
Stud    Dog   alive 

PERFECT    MARKINGS. 

GRAND    HEAD    AND   SHORT 

SCREW    TAIL 

A  (letter  of  Puppies  that  Win  and  Sell 

FEE  $15 

W.  N.  KIMBALL,  338  High  St.,  Lawrence, Mass. 


Telephone  244-4 


Ells  worm  FiFi 

Sire,  Champion  Revillo  Peach 
Dam,  Rosan 

The  sensational  ToyBoston  terrier,  win- 
ner at  all  the  shows  of  1905  and  1906 
shown  at  New  York,  1st,  five  specials; 
Boston,  1st,  five  specials;  Buffalo, 
Ist.five  specials;  Lynn,  1st, six  specials; 
Haverhill,  1st,  six  specials,  judged  by 
James  Mortimer,  Alex  Goode,  Dwight  Bald- 
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AT   STUD — KINSMAN'S  BILLY  and  DUKE  B  winners  at  above  shows. 
Puppies  and  grown  dogs  for  sale.     All  Registered  Stock. 

Ellsworth  Kennels,  Mrs.  JoKh  N.  Champion,  New  Haven,  Conn. 


Rob  Roy -Presto 


enne 


/_  Means  "Standard 
IS          of  Merit" 


To  breed  or  to  buy  at  these  kennels  is 
to  know  that  you  have  the  best. 

CH.  JUNIOR.  II.,  (Remlic  Roi  D'Or),22  pounds.  Fee,  $15-00 
CHAMPION  OARSMAN,  18  pounds,  (Cracksman)  ..........  Fee,  $2O.OO 

LORD  DIRECT  (Hazlewood  Dick  ex  Cutty  Sark)  .......  Fee,  $15.00 

OARM.AN'8  ANTHONY,  15  pounds  (Ch.  Oarsman)  ..........  Fee,  $15.  OO 

BAYSIDE  ALADDIN,  JR.,  17  pounds  (Bayside  Aladdin).  .  .Fee,  $15.OO 
MALLOW  BOY,  17  pounds  (Revilo  Peach)  .....................  Fee,  $15.OO 

BARNEY,  18  pounds  (Ringmaster)  ...............................  Fee,  $  10.OO 

DERBY'S  PRINCE,  16  pounds  (Ch.  Lord  Derby)  ..............  Fee,  $1O.OO 

BRANDY,  16  pounds  ..............................................  Fee,  $1O.OO 

Select  number  of  bitches  to  each  dog:,  assuming  best  results. 
Send  at  once  for  new  catalogue.     Choice 


of  dogs  on  any  return. 


W. 


.  Engletvood.  JV.  J. 


SIRDAR 

Fee,  $10.00 

One  of  the  most 
typical  and  best  bred 
Bostons  at  public 
stud  to-day.  Hand- 
some, dark  seal  brin- 
dle  with  perfect  white 
markings.  Grand 
head,  two  inch  screw 
tail  and  perfect  body. 

Sire,  Rajah 
Dam,  Queen  Regent 

If  you  want  salable 
pups,  give  him  a  try. 
Send  for  a  card. 

P.  WRIGHT,  CLINTON,  MASS. 


A.  K.  C.  S.  B.  70,873 


SIRED  by  DAZZLER 

Ch.  Dick  Dazzler 


Is  the  only  dog  to  beat  the 
great  FOSCO  this  year.  1906; 
also  Charmion,  McAlvin's 
Nance,  Sweet  Marie,  Miss 
Ruby,  Lady  Teazle,  Mrs. 
Betz,  Bad  Boy  and  Red  Ruler, 
all  are  1905  and  1906  winners. 


Dazzler  is  TRUE 
BUSTER  BLOOD  and 
INVINCIBLE  as  a  SIRE. 


I  Get  the  Winner's 
Fee,  $10, 00 


1>AZZLEB.    63530 


WILL  BELL,  64  Humphrey  St., Lowell, Mass. 


tftrcng  fteart 

A   winner   of  Many    Prizes   and   a   Sire 
of  Winners.      Fee,  $10.00. 

ELMORE  KENNELS,  P.  O.  Box  123,  Hudson,  N.  Y. 


At  Stud 


Fee.  $15 


The  best  in  the  South,  and  very  few  superiors  any- 
where. Young  and  sound  and  almost  perfect. 
Weighs  only  16  Ibs.  Won  first  open  lightweight 
at  Boston  February,  1906.  Send  for  stud  card  to 

Peachtree  Kennels    -    Atlanta,  Ga. 


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MOHAWK  KE/N/NELS 

Breeders  of  High  Class  Boston  Terriers 

MOHAWK  CHIEF 

(A.  K.  C.  92,943). 

Handsome  brindle;  even  mark- 
ings; short  kinky  tail;  grand  con- 
formation; middle  weight;  very 
cobby  and  showy;    a  winner  at 
the  largest  shows. 

FEE,  $15.00 

TIPSTER 

(A   K.  C.  78758]. 

Rich  dark  brindle:  perfect 
markings;     elegant  head;    tight 
screw  tail;  light  weight;  trappy 
and  stylish;   winner  of  11  firsts 
and  5  specials. 

FEE,  $10.0O 

Blue  blood  dogs  that  will  breed  you  a  winner 

Office,  149  Clinton  St.,  Schenectady,  N.Y. 

Dr.  A.  C.  Daniels9 

DOC  WORM  EXPELLER 


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172    MILK    ST.,    BOSTON 


The  largest  Manufacturer  of  Veterniary  Medicines  in  the  world 
Dog,  Cat  or  Horse  Books  free,  mention  this  book 


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FEE   $15.00 


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CHAMPION 
KIMBERLY 

A.  K.  C.  730179 


Kimberly  is  one  of  the  most  consistent  performers  on 
the  bench  and  in  the  stud  before  the  public  to-day. 
He  is  a  winner  of  many  prizes  and  a  sire  of  winners. 

FOR    PARTICULARS    ADDRESS 

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